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Zanubis in motion: Tracing the active evolution of the Android banking malware

SecureList

Introduction Zanubis is a banking Trojan for Android that emerged in mid-2022. Since its inception, it has targeted banks and financial entities in Peru, before expanding its objectives to virtual cards and crypto wallets. The malware operated as an overlay-based banking Trojan that abused Android’s accessibility service.

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Malicious QR codes sent in the mail deliver malware

Malwarebytes

Scanning the QR code in the malicious letters leads to a banking Trojan known as Coper, but also referred to as Octo2. One of the main causes for a patch gap is the time it takes a fix for a known vulnerability to trickle down from software vendor to individual device manufacturers, which then need to make it available for the users.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat

Security Boulevard

Plus, Europol offers best practices for banks to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. In addition to adopting post-quantum cryptography , banks and other financial institutions should take this opportunity to boost their cryptography management practices, according to Europol.

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AI-Driven Fraud and Impersonation: The New Face of Financial Crime

SecureWorld News

banks and financial firms are being targeted by scammers using deepfake videos, AI-generated voices, and advanced chatbots to deceive employees and customers. security leaders and bank executives, defending against this high-tech impostor has become a top priority in 2025. In 2025, U.S. in live video calls or voicemails.

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Passwordless Authentication without Secrets!

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

However, industries reliant on shared devices—such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing—face unique challenges. Similarly, in retail and manufacturing, delays caused by authentication procedures reduce overall efficiency. These fast-paced environments need a more flexible approach to balance security, speed, and user privacy.

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Cartier disclosed a data breach following a cyber attack

Security Affairs

The affected information did not include any passwords, credit card details or other banking information.” Cartier designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewelry, watches, leather goods, and accessories. The company did not share additional details about the attack.

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News alert: Wultra secures €3M funding to help financial firms mitigate coming quantum threats

The Last Watchdog

Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has raised 3 million from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology, safeguarding banks and fintech against the coming wave of quantum threats. Financial institutions must act now to protect their infrastructure.