Mobile Security January 10, 2023

A view into Web(View) attacks in Android

9 min read - James Kilner contributed to the technical editing of this blog. Nethanella Messer, Segev Fogel, Or Ben Nun and Liran Tiebloom contributed to the blog. Although in the PC realm it is common to see financial malware used in web attacks…

News July 20, 2022

Sharkbot malware found in apps posing as antivirus solutions

2 min read - Researchers have found the Sharkbot Android malware hiding under the guise of antivirus solutions on Google’s Play Store. Google recently took down at least six fake antivirus apps from the store. Attackers used these malicious apps to spread Sharkbot malware,…

News December 14, 2021

Squid Game Used as Lure for Malware Campaigns, Phishing Attacks

2 min read - Digital attackers are using Netflix’s popular series “Squid Game” as a lure for their malware campaigns and phishing operations. Two Trojan Downloaders Targeting Fans Kaspersky uncovered dozens of different malicious files related to Squid Game between September and October 2021,…

Malware November 17, 2021

BrazKing Android Malware Upgraded and Targeting Brazilian Banks

12 min read - Nethanella Messer and James Kilner contributed to the technical editing of this blog. IBM Trusteer researchers continually analyze financial fraud attacks in the online realms. In recent research into mobile banking malware, we delved into the BrazKing malware’s inner workings…

News September 9, 2021

Fake Cryptomining Apps Stole Over $350K From Android Users

2 min read - Cryptomining has become a lucrative industry, growing more and more mainstream. Now, attackers are trying to grab a bit of that cash with apps that claim to automate it. But when downloaded, the apps don’t do anything except take your…

Mobile Security May 7, 2021

What is Ghimob Malware?

3 min read - A new Android malware strain ‘Ghimob’ is mimicking third-party mobile (mainly banking) apps to spy and steal user data when downloaded and installed. This Trojan virus steals data from users, primarily targeting online banking and cryptocurrency. As of the end…

Uncategorized January 7, 2021

Minecraft-Themed Fleeceware Apps Hide Steep Fees

2 min read - Digital attackers used Minecraft-themed fleeceware apps in the Google Play Store to prey on millions of Android users. Surfing the Fleeceware Wave Avast reported seven fleeceware apps to Google Play in mid-November. Most of those apps claimed to offer Minecraft-related skins, maps…

May 26, 2020

New Android Malware Channels Malicious Activity Through Accessibility Services

2 min read - Security researchers uncovered a new Android malware strain called "DEFENSOR ID" that channels its malicious activity through a device's Accessibility Services.

May 18, 2020

Mandrake Espionage Platform Selects Android Devices for Exploitation

2 min read - Security researchers observed the newly documented Mandrake espionage platform carefully selecting Android devices for further exploitation.

April 29, 2020

‘Black Rose Lucy’ Malware Botnet Returns With Ransomware Capabilities

2 min read - According to security researchers, the Black Rose Lucy malware botnet has incorporated ransomware capabilities into its attack toolkit.