Android banking trojans targeted over 300,000 devices
3 years ago

Android banking trojans targeted over 300,000 devices

The Hindu  

Over 300,000 devices downloaded banking trojans after falling victims to a malware that bypassed Google Play restrictions. The most prolific of these was Anatsa, an advanced Android banking trojan with the ability to steal credentials, which captured everything shown on the user’s screen, according to ThreatFabric. How banking trojans infect the device Upon the start of installation from Google Play, the user is forced to update the app in order to continue using the app. After the installation is complete, Anatsa runs on the device, and asks the user to grant Accessibility Service privileges to gain full control over the device to perform actions on the victim’s behalf.

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Your Android device is on a malware attack if it is showing these signs | Tips to be safe
1 year ago

Your Android device is on a malware attack if it is showing these signs | Tips to be safe

India TV News  

So many hacking and cybercrime stories have surfaced these days, making us wonder if we are safe in this digitally inclined world. But with the rising cybercrime, the tech giants have pulled up their socks to secure the process and recently Google has come up with a way to deal with malware for Android devices. Google has advised users to …

Android malware on Google Play Store apps behind unauthorised subscription charges: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Android malware on Google Play Store apps behind unauthorised subscription charges: Report

The Hindu  

Fleckpe, a new Android malware, installed over 620,000 times on Google Play, was found generating unauthorised charges by subscribing users to premium services. The malware was disguised as legitimate apps and was being spread as part of photo editing apps, smartphone wallpapers packs, and other commonly available apps on the Google Play Store. The Trojan malware works by remaining unnoticed, …

About 2 Lakh New Mobile Banking Trojan Installers Found In 2022, Marking A Two-Fold Increase: Kaspersky Report
1 year, 9 months ago

About 2 Lakh New Mobile Banking Trojan Installers Found In 2022, Marking A Two-Fold Increase: Kaspersky Report

News 18  

About 2,00,000 new mobile banking Trojans installers were discovered in 2022, marking a two-fold increase from the previous year’s figures, a new report revealed on Friday. According to the 2022 Mobile Threats report prepared by the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, this alarming surge in the number of mobile banking Trojans is also the highest ever reported in the last six years. …

This Android Malware Has Put These Indian Banks Under Risk: What You Need To Know
2 years, 1 month ago

This Android Malware Has Put These Indian Banks Under Risk: What You Need To Know

News 18  

Around 18 India banks have been affected by a new Android malware, details of which have been shared in a report by the Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs recently. The report claims that an Android malware named Drinik is operating under the guise of the Income Tax Dept of India and targeting 18 banks in the country. The malware is …

What is the SOVA virus?
2 years, 3 months ago

What is the SOVA virus?

Business Standard  

Several Indian banks, including HDFC Bank and IDBI Bank, have warned account holders against downloading their mobile applications from any source other than official app stores. A new version of the Trojan virus, SOVA, has reportedly targeted over 200 mobile banking and crypto apps and is stealing their login credentials and cookies. SOVA is an Android banking trojan malware that …

The cyber threat to mobile banking
2 years, 3 months ago

The cyber threat to mobile banking

The Hindu  

As cash transactions become a thing of the past, an increasing number of people’s interactions with their bank or bank accounts happen through their smartphones. Kaspersky’s view of the threat Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warns of an increase in cyberattacks on Android and iOS devices in the Asia Pacific as more people switch to mobile banking in the region. According …

Six Android Apps Found To Be Spreading Banking Malware: Full List
2 years, 8 months ago

Six Android Apps Found To Be Spreading Banking Malware: Full List

News 18  

Market research firm Check Point Research has discovered six Android apps on the Google Play Store that are spreading banking malware by portraying themselves as antivirus apps. The six apps that have been found are named Atom Clean-Booster, Antivirus; Antivirus, Super Cleaner; Alpha Antivirus, Cleaner; Powerful Cleaner, Antivirus; and two version of the Center Security – Antivirus app. According to …

Stop using these anti-virus apps from Google Play Store, as they are stealing data
2 years, 8 months ago

Stop using these anti-virus apps from Google Play Store, as they are stealing data

India TV News  

In a bizarre incident, at least 15,000 Android users downloaded anti-malware apps from Google Play Store which, instead of protecting them from hackers, infected their devices to steal passwords, bank details and other personal information, a new report showed on Thursday. The six malware apps in the disguise of anti-virus apps have now been removed by Google from Play Store …

Over 300,000 Android users downloaded Trojan malware apps that steal banking details, delete them now
3 years ago

Over 300,000 Android users downloaded Trojan malware apps that steal banking details, delete them now

India Today  

If you use an Android phone, you need to be more careful about downloading just any app. Researchers have discovered that over 300,000 users downloaded what turned out to be banking trojan malware after it managed to bypass the Google Play Store’s security. Several commonly downloaded apps are a front for four different forms of malware, one of which can …

Malware Alert For Android Users! Trojan Masked As I-T Refund Attacks Customers Of 27 Indian Banks
3 years, 3 months ago

Malware Alert For Android Users! Trojan Masked As I-T Refund Attacks Customers Of 27 Indian Banks

ABP News  

A Trojan malware has been detected which is attacking Indian bank customers who are using Android phones. The new malware is impersonating as an "income tax refund" that can "effectively jeopardise the privacy of sensitive customer data and result in large-scale attacks and financial frauds", the CERT-In said on Tuesday. "Drinik started as a primitive SMS stealer back in year …

Android smartphone users alert! Remove these 9 apps with hidden Trojan virus
3 years, 5 months ago

Android smartphone users alert! Remove these 9 apps with hidden Trojan virus

Live Mint  

The Android ecosystem has encountered a new batch of virus that hide themselves in applications. While Google Play Store may have removed these apps, users who might have downloaded the apps should also delete them from their device in order to steer clear from any further compromise. A cybersecurity service provider, DrWeb has published a new report showcasing the discovery …

These Android apps can hack into your banking apps
3 years, 9 months ago

These Android apps can hack into your banking apps

India TV News  

Google has yet again removed 10 applications from its Play Store. This came after Check Point Research pointed out in a blog post that these Android applications appear to have been submitted by the same threat actor who created new developer accounts for each app. In the blog post, CPR said, “This Dropper, dubbed Clast82, utilizes a series of techniques …

Govt Agency Warns About 'BlackRock' Malware That Steals Bank Data; Check Details & Precautions To Follow
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt Agency Warns About 'BlackRock' Malware That Steals Bank Data; Check Details & Precautions To Follow

ABP News  

The virus threat is especially serious as it can go unchecked by the majority of anti-virus scanners. India's cybersecurity agency Computer Emergency Response Team of India has warned citizens against a dangerous Android malware called 'BlackRock', which can "steal" banking and other sensitive data of a user.The malware has the potential to extract login credentials and credit card details from …

BlackRock: A new Android malware could target 337 apps including Instagram, Gmail, Twitter others
4 years, 5 months ago

BlackRock: A new Android malware could target 337 apps including Instagram, Gmail, Twitter others

Firstpost  

Reportedly, BlacRock isn’t on the Play Store as of now, but is getting to devices by being offered as a fake Google Update on third-party stores. A new Android malware has recently been reported, which is apparently equipped with data theft capabilities that allow it to target 337 Android applications. The report reveals that BlackRock steals credentials such as username …

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