Malware & Threats Godfather Android Trojan Creates Sandbox on Infected Devices The Godfather Android trojan uses on-device virtualization to hijack legitimate applications and steal users’ funds. Ionut ArghireJune 20, 2025
Malware & Threats ‘DroidBot’ Android Trojan Targets Banking, Cryptocurrency Applications The newly discovered DroidBot Android trojan targets 77 banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations. Ionut ArghireDecember 5, 2024
Malware & Threats Android Banking Trojan ToxicPanda Targets Europe ToxicPanda is a China-linked Android banking trojan spotted targeting over a dozen banks in Europe and Latin America. Eduard KovacsNovember 7, 2024
Malware & Threats Necro Trojan Infects Google Play Apps With Millions of Downloads The Necro trojan was found in two Android applications in Google Play with a combined downloads count of over 11 million. Ionut ArghireSeptember 23, 2024
IoT Security 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes Infected by Vo1d Malware Doctor Web warns of the new Vo1d Android malware infecting roughly 1.3 million TV boxes running older OS versions. Ionut ArghireSeptember 13, 2024
Malware & Threats New BlankBot Android Trojan Can Steal User Data The BlankBot Android trojan exfiltrates user data, executes C&C commands, and supports custom injections, keylogging, and screen recording. Ionut ArghireAugust 2, 2024
Malware & Threats BingoMod Android RAT Wipes Devices After Stealing Money The BingoMod Android trojan steals user information and communication and allows attackers to steal money via account takeover. Ionut ArghireAugust 1, 2024
Malware & Threats Thousands Download New Mandrake Android Spyware Version From Google Play Five Android applications containing the Mandrake spyware have been downloaded over 32,000 times from Google Play since 2022. Ionut ArghireJuly 30, 2024
Malware & Threats New ‘Antidot’ Android Trojan Allows Cybercriminals to Hack Devices, Steal Data The Antidot Android banking trojan snoops on users and steals their credentials, contacts, and SMS messages. Ionut ArghireMay 17, 2024
Malware & Threats Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Continues to Spread via Google Play Recent Anatsa Android banking trojan attacks have become more targeted, showing an evolution in tactics. Ionut ArghireFebruary 20, 2024
Malware & Threats Hundreds of Malicious Android Apps Target Iranian Mobile Banking Users Zimperium has identified over 200 information-stealing Android applications targeting mobile banking users in Iran. Ionut ArghireNovember 30, 2023
Malware & Threats Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Targeting Users in US, Canada The Xenomorph Android banking trojan can now mimic financial institutions in the US and Canada and is also targeting crypto wallets. Ionut ArghireSeptember 26, 2023
Malware & Threats Pakistani APT Uses YouTube-Mimicking RAT to Spy on Android Devices New versions of Pakistan-linked APT Transparent Tribe’s CapraRAT Android trojan mimic the appearance of YouTube. Ionut ArghireSeptember 19, 2023
Cyberwarfare Five Eyes Report: New Russian Malware Targeting Ukrainian Military Android Devices Five Eyes report details 'Infamous Chisel' malware used by Russian state-sponsored hackers to target the Ukrainian military’s Android devices. Eduard KovacsAugust 31, 2023
Malware & Threats New ‘MMRat’ Android Trojan Targeting Users in Southeast Asia The newly identified MMRat Android trojan has been targeting users in Southeast Asia to remotely control devices and perform bank fraud. Ionut ArghireAugust 29, 2023
Malware & Threats Anatsa Banking Trojan Delivered via Google Play Targets Android Users in US, Europe Malicious applications with over 30,000 installs in Google Play have infected Android devices with the Anatsa banking trojan. Ionut ArghireJune 28, 2023
Malware & Threats Spyware Found in Google Play Apps With Over 420 Million Downloads Security researchers have discovered spyware code in 101 Android applications that had over 421 million downloads in Google Play. Ionut ArghireMay 31, 2023
Malware & Threats Android App With 50,000 Downloads in Google Play Turned Into Spyware via Update The AhRat trojan was injected in a screen recording application that had amassed more than 50,000 downloads via Google Play. Ionut ArghireMay 24, 2023
Malware & Threats New Android Trojans Infected Many Devices in Asia via Google Play, Phishing The recently identified Fleckpe Android trojan has infected over 600,000 users in Southeast Asia via Google Play. Ionut ArghireMay 5, 2023
Malware & Threats ‘Nexus’ Android Trojan Targets 450 Financial Applications Promoted as a MaaS, the Nexus Android trojan targets 450 financial applications for account takeover. Ionut ArghireMarch 23, 2023