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New Android Malware SpyAgent Taking Screenshots Of User’s Devices

Aman Mishra — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:02:45 +0000

SpyAgent, a newly discovered Android malware, leverages OCR technology to extract cryptocurrency recovery phrases from screenshots stored on infected devices. By stealthily capturing screenshots, the malware bypasses traditional security measures that rely on text-based detection, which allows it to efficiently identify and exfiltrate sensitive information, posing a significant threat to cryptocurrency users. Cybercriminals are employing […]

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ToxicPanda Banking Malware Attacking Banking Users To Steal Logins

Aman Mishra — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:11:04 +0000

Recent research has uncovered a new strain of malware developed for Android devices, initially misidentified as TgToxic. Despite sharing some bot command similarities, this malware, now dubbed ToxicPanda, exhibits significant code divergence from its original source. It lacks key TgToxic capabilities and possesses placeholder commands without functional implementation. The malware leverages Remote Access capabilities to […]

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ErrorFather Hackers Attacking & Control Android Device Remotely

Balaji — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:49:39 +0000

The Cerberus Android banking trojan, which gained notoriety in 2019 for its ability to target financial and social media apps, has continued to evolve and spread through various forks and variants. Recent research has uncovered a new campaign, dubbed ErrorFather, which leverages the Cerberus source code and utilizes a multi-stage dropper mechanism to deploy the […]

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TrickMo Malware Targets Android Devices to Steal Unlock Patterns and PINs

Aman Mishra — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:55:23 +0000

The recent discovery of the TrickMo Banking Trojan variant by Cleafy has prompted further investigation, where researchers have identified 40 variants, 16 droppers, and 22 active Command and Control servers associated with this threat. These variants employ advanced techniques like zip file manipulation and obfuscation to evade detection. Despite the lack of IOC release, the […]

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Hackers Exploiting Zero-day Flaw in Qualcomm Chips to Attack Android Users

Divya — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:55:28 +0000

Hackers exploit a zero-day vulnerability found in Qualcomm chipsets, potentially affecting millions worldwide. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-43047, is a use-after-free vulnerability resulting from memory corruption in the DSP Services while maintaining memory maps of HLOS memory. Vulnerability in Qualcomm Chipsets – CVE-2024-43047 Google’s Threat Analysis Group has flagged this vulnerability under limited, targeted exploitation. […]

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Octo2 Android Malware Attacking To Steal Banking Credentials

Gurubaran — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:10:30 +0000

The original threat actor behind the Octo malware family has released a new variant, Octo2, with enhanced stability for remote action capabilities to facilitate Device Takeover attacks. This new variant targets European countries and employs sophisticated obfuscation techniques, including the Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA), to evade detection and ensure the Trojan remains undetected. The Exobot […]

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New Android Spyware As TV Streaming App Steals Sensitive Data From Devices

Aman Mishra — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:25:36 +0000

Recent research has revealed a new Android malware targeting mnemonic keys, a crucial component for cryptocurrency wallet recovery. Disguised as legitimate apps, this malware scans devices for images containing mnemonic phrases. Once installed, it covertly steals personal data like text messages, contacts, and images. The research has identified over 280 such malicious apps targeting Korean […]

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Chameleon Device-Takeover Malware Attacking IT Employees

Aman Mishra — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:52:40 +0000

Researchers have identified a new Chameleon campaign targeting hospitality employees, where the attackers employed a deceptive tactic, disguising malicious software as a CRM app. File names uploaded to VirusTotal revealed evidence of targeted attacks, including a reference to a prominent international restaurant chain. This suggests a tailored approach to compromising specific organizations within the hospitality […]

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New LianSpy Attacking Android Users to Steal Sensitive Data

Divya — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:49:35 +0000

Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated Android spyware, LianSpy, targeting users to steal sensitive data. This spyware employs advanced evasion techniques, making it a significant threat to Android device users worldwide. How LianSpy Operates LianSpy begins its operation by determining if it runs as a system app, granting it automatic permissions. If not, it requests […]

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Beware Of New BingoMod Android Malware Steals Money & Formats Device

Tushar Subhra — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:13:40 +0000

The wide use and the huge user base of Android often lucrative the threat actors. As threat actors often use Android malware to exploit vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. This enables them to perform several illicit activities like stealing sensitive information, tracking user activity, and gaining unauthorized access to devices. Cleafy researchers recently detected […]

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