Mobile Malware

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  India Tops Global List For Mobile Malware Attacks: Report

  In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report.

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  ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report

  ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...

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  Explained: What Is Snowblind Malware That Can Steal Bank Data From Android

  The rise of mobile banking has brought convenience to our fingertips, but it also comes with a growing security concern. A new malware called Snowblind' is targeting Android users and stealing banking credentials.

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  Medusa Banking Trojan Makes Comeback With Upgrades Targeting Android Devices in Seven Countries

  Medusa, a banking Trojan, which was first identified in 2020, has reportedly returned with several new upgrades that make it more threatening. The new variant of the malware is also said to be targeting more regions than before. A report has found it to be active in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the UK, and the US. Medusa primarily attacks ...

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  iPhone Devices Under Threat as New iOS Trojan That Targets Facial Recognition Data Reported

  iPhone devices are being targeted by a rare trojan called GoldDigger, a cybersecurity firm has reported. The malware is part of a cluster of aggressive banking trojans that have been affecting users in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. It is capable of stealing facial recognition data, identity documents, and can even intercept SMS.

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  Nefarious Anatsa Android Trojan Caught Stealing Banking Information and Performing On-Device Fraud

  Anatsa, a banking trojan on Android, has been spotted by a security firm on the Play Store. Five apps posing as productivity apps were actually infected with the trojan that was identified by the firm in 2021. It is also capable of monitoring banking information and performing on-device fraud to steal funds from the victim's bank accounts.

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  Kaspersky Finds Cybersecurity Threat That Targets iPhone Users via Malicious iMessage Attachment

  Prominent cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky has discovered a new cyberattack threat that targets iPhone models running older versions of iOS via iMessage application. The malware, found when the company was monitoring its own Wi-Fi network for mobile devices, infects the phone via a received iMessage, which contains a malicious attachment...

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  Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

  Daam, a new Android virus that can access sensitive information such as call logs, contacts, history — and even access a device's cameras — is spreading, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In says the Daam Android malware can also "bypass anti-virus programs and deploy ransomware on the targeted devices" and is distr...

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  Central Agency Warns Of Phone Virus That Hacks Into Call Logs, Camera

  An Android malware called 'Daam' that infects mobile phones and hacks into sensitive data like callrecords, contacts, history and camera has been found to be spreading, the national cyber security agency has said in its latest advisory.

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  Android Phones Preinstalled With Malware That Collects Data, Injects Ads and Drains Battery: Report

  Guerrilla malware has been detected on over 8.9 million devices from over 50 smartphone makers, and the malicious software comes preinstalled on these phones, according to a security firm. Here's everything you need to know about the Guerrilla malware and how it affects an impacted smartphone.

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  Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details

  A new Android malware dubbed Goldoson has infected 60 apps that have more than 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. It can collect data on installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and track location, according to security firm McAfee.

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  Google’s Android 14 Will Block Installation of Outdated Apps From Play Store: Report

  Google is reportedly planning to introduce the next Android version, Android 14, later this year. The upcoming Android version will reportedly get an additional layer of security that will block malicious apps from making their way to smartphones. A recent report has suggested that the upcoming Android 14 will block the installation of outdated app...

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  WhatsApp Parent Meta Allowed to Pursue Lawsuit Against NSO Group for Installing Pegasus Malware

  The US Supreme Court on Monday let Meta Platforms's WhatsApp pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in the WhatsApp messaging app to install spy software allowing the surveillance of 1,400 people, including journalists, human rights activists and dissidents.

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  SharkBot Malware Targeting Banking, Crypto Apps Resurfaces on Google Play Store: All Details

  Banking and crypto-related apps are at risk of being infected by malware, that is doing the rounds on Google Play wrapped as apps — Mister Phone Cleaner and Kylhavy Mobile Security. As per Google Play Store analytics, the Mister Phone Cleaner app has over 50,000 downloads. It is depicted by a blue logo showing a white and blue broom. While this a...

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  iPhone Lockdown Mode: Proof of Concept Website Can Detect if It is Enabled on Your Phone

  iPhone Lockdown Mode, if enabled, can be detected by a proof of concept website. The optional but extreme feature has been developed by Apple to protect the privacy of journalists, politicians, and for human rights advocates.