Mobile Security August 17, 2021

How to Avoid Smishing Attacks Targeting Subscription Service Users

3 min read - If you’re anything like me, you used delivery more during the pandemic than before. Both getting food brought to my door and meal kit boxes mean people don’t have to mask up and go out to the grocery store. But…

Intelligence & Analytics April 29, 2021

The Story of FakeChat

11 min read - Starting late December 2020, IBM Trusteer’s mobile threat research lab discovered and began closely tracking a new Android banking malware that appeared to be mostly targeting users in Spain. Per our analysis, the purpose of the malware is to steal…

Endpoint January 28, 2021

What You Need to Know About Scam Text Messages in 2021

3 min read - The threat of scam text messages may now seem distant, even quaint. With all the new, exotic and sophisticated attacks that have arisen in the past decade, surely text message attacks are low on the list. But, they can still…

Advanced Threats March 24, 2020

TrickBot Pushing a 2FA Bypass App to Bank Customers in Germany

13 min read - Our team is closely monitoring TrickBot's developing capabilities, including its new cross-channel attacks using the TrickMo component.

April 2, 2019

New Gustuff Android Trojan Capable of Targeting More Than 100 Banking Apps

2 min read - Researchers detected a new Android Trojan called Gustuff that is capable of targeting more than 100 mobile banking apps.

January 19, 2018

Reel Talk: Phishing Attacks Not Water Under the Bridge Yet

2 min read - Phishing attacks are still muddying the waters of network security despite an uptick in security awareness. How can companies avoid the hook?

October 31, 2014

SMS Sneak Attack: Koler Android Ransomware Takes Over Smartphones, Demands Payment

2 min read - The Koler Android ransomware variant is using bit.ly links and a phony message from the FBI to take over smartphones and demand money.