Android Malware
Why Android Users Should Beware of CraxsRAT Mobile Malware
Android users need to exercise caution as a new mobile malware threat known as CraxsRAT has been identified, raising serious concerns about their digital security. The uncovering of the developer's true identity... Read more
Fake ChatGPT Apps Scam Android Users
Security experts from Sophos have raised a warning about a new form of scam infiltrating Google Play and Apple's App Store. These fraudulent apps claim to provide access to OpenAI's chatbot service, ChatGPT, through... Read more
Beware! Guerilla Malware Slumbers on Millions of Android Devices
Lemon Group, a cybercrime organization, has successfully implanted the Guerrilla malware on approximately 8.9 million Android-based devices worldwide, including smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes. Trend Micro, a... Read more
Daam Android Malware Bypasses AV Through Sideloading
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, has identified a new Android malware called "Daam" that can infiltrate Android smartphones by sideloading apps and bypass antivirus apps. This malware is highly sophisticated and can... Read more
'Cleaner Update' Scam Targets Mobile Users
Cleaner Update is an app for Android devices that functions as an online advertising app, which can display annoying pop-ups and ads that cover your smartphone or tablet's screen. Additionally, Cleaner Update may... Read more
Hook Mobile Banking Trojan is a Successor of Ermac
The latest Android banking trojan, Hook, has been released by the same threat actor behind BlackRock and ERMAC. It is being advertised for rent at a cost of $7,000 per month and offers all the capabilities of its... Read more
Thousands of Android Adware Apps Hide in Fake Cracked Packages
A large-scale adware campaign targeting Android devices has been discovered, involving thousands of apps disguised as cracked or modded versions of popular applications. The campaign, ongoing since October 2022, aims... Read more
DogeRAT Targets Android Devices
Researchers from India have identified a sophisticated new malware campaign called DogeRAT that is targeting users across multiple industries and devices. The cyber attackers are using social media apps to distribute... Read more
FluHorse Mobile Malware Tagets Asian Victims
A novel email phishing campaign has targeted different industries in East Asian markets by disseminating a previously unknown type of Android malware named FluHorse that exploits the Flutter software development... Read more
Chameleon Mobile Malware Targets EU Countries
Since the beginning of the year, cybercriminals have been targeting Android users in Australia and Poland with a new Trojan called ‘Chameleon’. This malicious software imitates several legitimate sites such as the... Read more
Android Users Should Beware of TgToxic Mobile Malware
TgToxic is the name of a new strain of mobile malware monitored by a team of security researchers. The threat has been around since mid-2022 at the latest and is targeting victims located in Asia. The team monitoring... Read more
Zombinder Platform Injects Malware Code To Perform Malicious Actions via Legitimate Android Apps
Zombinder was first discovered by researchers at Palo Alto Networks in July 2017 and, since then, has been used to distribute several different types of Android malware and other threats targeting various system... Read more
SpinOK Android Malware Downloaded Over 400 Million Times, in 100+ Compromised Apps
Security researchers made a significant finding regarding an Android software component that possesses spyware capabilities. Its primary function is to gather information on files stored on devices and facilitate... Read more
The AhRat Remote Access Trojan Targets Android Device and Their Stored Data
AhRat is a malicious Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that primarily targets Android devices. It was distributed through a trojanized screen recording application disguised as a legitimate app on the Google Play store. The... Read more
Fleckpe Mobile Malware Hides in Photo Editing Apps
A newly discovered malware called Fleckpe has been found on the Google Play Store and has accumulated over 620,000 downloads since 2022. Security researchers identified 11 apps on the app store that appeared to be... Read more
Goldoson Android Malware May Steal Personal Data From Your Device
Goldoson malware has also been identified as a threat to Android devices. This malware threat is similar to the Windows-based variant and is designed to steal sensitive information from its victims. Goldoson for... Read more
Android Users Beware of Gigabud Mobile Malware
Gigabud is an Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been detected in various countries, including Thailand, Peru, and Philippines. It masquerades as multiple legitimate entities such as government agencies,... Read more
FakeReward Mobile Malware Used Against Indian Victims
FakeReward is the name of a mobile malware package that was discovered by security researchers in late November 2022. The malware targets the Android platform and functions very similarly to a banking trojan.... Read more
