Topic: android malware
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Keenadu Backdoor Infects Android Firmware and Google Play Apps
A sophisticated Android malware named Keenadu, deeply embedded in device firmware, grants attackers full control to compromise all apps and steal sensitive user data, including banking credentials and private browsing activity. The malware spreads through multiple channels, including compromised ...
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Hackers Spread Android Malware via Hugging Face
A sophisticated malware campaign targets Android users by abusing the trusted AI platform Hugging Face to host and distribute malicious payloads, exploiting its reputation to bypass security warnings. The attack uses a deceptive dropper app to deliver a powerful remote access tool that steals cre...
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Android Malware Uses AI to Click Hidden Ads
A new Android malware uses AI-powered visual analysis, specifically TensorFlow.js models, to identify and click on-screen ads with high accuracy, enabling sophisticated click fraud that mimics genuine user behavior. The malware is distributed through official and unofficial channels, including Xi...
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Android Ransomware 'DroidLock' Locks Devices for Ransom
A new Android malware called **DroidLock** locks users out of their devices and demands a ransom, while also harvesting sensitive data and threatening to wipe the device. The malware is typically installed via a malicious dropper app that tricks users into granting critical permissions, enabling ...
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42 Million Downloads: Google Apps Infected With Malware
Android malware surged by 67% in the past year, with 239 malicious apps downloaded 42 million times from the Google Play Store. The manufacturing and energy sectors were primary targets, with energy attacks rising 387%, and India led in malicious mobile traffic at 26%. IoT threats were dominated ...
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42 Million Downloads: Malicious Android Apps Found on Google Play
Malicious Android applications on Google Play accumulated over 42 million downloads, with spyware and banking trojans posing severe risks as criminals shift to social engineering tactics targeting mobile payment systems. Adware now dominates Android threats at 69% of detections, while spyware saw...
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PhantomCaptcha Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Aid Groups
The PhantomCaptcha phishing campaign targeted humanitarian and government aid organizations for Ukraine by impersonating the Ukrainian President's Office and distributing malware via deceptive PDF attachments. Attackers used a multi-stage malware process involving a downloader script, reconnaissa...
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Android Malware Grants Attackers Remote Hands-On Control
Klopatra is a new Android banking trojan that has infected over 3,000 devices in Europe by posing as a legitimate IPTV/VPN app, granting attackers full remote control to monitor screens and steal financial data. The malware, developed by a Turkish-speaking group, uses overlay attacks, VNC for hid...
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