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Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise

Penetration Testing

There was a 46% increase in... The post Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Warning! Spyware Attacks Targeting Banks Are on the Rise

Heimadal Security

The number of attacks targeting banks grew after the source code for CypherRat, a new SpyNote malware version, was offered for free on hacker groups. CypherRat has both spyware and banking trojan features impersonating banking institutions. It was initially sold by its developer on Telegram, to more than 80 threat actors.

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European Bank Customers Targeted in SpyNote Android Trojan Campaign

The Hacker News

Various European customers of different banks are being targeted by an Android banking trojan called SpyNote as part of an aggressive campaign detected in June and July 2023.

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Trojans and Spyware Are Making a Comeback

Adam Levin

Trojan horse-based malware attacks and spyware rose sharply in 2018 as ransomware-based attacks declined, according to a new report published by Malwarebytes. The post Trojans and Spyware Are Making a Comeback appeared first on Adam Levin.

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Watch out! Android Flubot spyware is spreading fast

Malwarebytes

This time it seems to be very active, especially in the UK where Android users are being targeted by text messages containing a link to a particularly nasty piece of spyware called Flubot. The tracking app is in fact spyware that steals passwords and other sensitive data. Warning from the National Cyber Security Centre.

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Cybercriminals Renting WikiLoader to Target Italian Organizations with Banking Trojan

The Hacker News

Organizations in Italy are the target of a new phishing campaign that leverages a new strain of malware called WikiLoader with an ultimate aim to install a banking trojan, stealer, and spyware called Ursnif (aka Gozi). "It

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Austria investigates DSIRF firm for allegedly developing Subzero spyware 

Security Affairs

Austria is investigating a report that an Austrian firm DSIRF developed spyware targeting law firms, banks and consultancies. The targeted entities are law firms, banks, and strategic consultancies. The post Austria investigates DSIRF firm for allegedly developing Subzero spyware appeared first on Security Affairs.

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