Android Banking Malware Hirudo Replaces Apps To Bypass Security Protection
ThreatFabric researchers reveal Hirudo Android banking trojan uses patched banking apps to bypass security checks, steal credentials, and enable remote device control.
ThreatFabric researchers reveal Hirudo Android banking trojan uses patched banking apps to bypass security checks, steal credentials, and enable remote device control.
Google has patched CVE-2026-58704, a high severity Pixel Cellular Modem flaw that may have been exploited in limited targeted attacks.
Researchers warn that the latest RedHook Android malware abuses Wireless ADB and Accessibility permissions to gain deep device access and steal banking credentials without requiring root access.
Researchers have uncovered RedWing, a new Android malware operation distributed through Telegram that enables cybercriminals to steal banking credentials, intercept one time codes, and remotely control infected devices.
Security researchers at Zimperium have uncovered RedWing, an Android malware as a service platform being rented on Telegram to steal banking credentials, one time passcodes, and remotely control infected devices.
Google will begin enforcing Android developer verification on September 30, 2026, in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, impacting app installations from both official and third party app stores.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a supply chain attack involving the codexui-android npm package, exposing OpenAI Codex authentication tokens through a malicious exfiltration mechanism affecting developers and Android app users.
Banking experts in Pakistan have warned consumers about rising financial fraud risks linked to fake APK files used to steal banking credentials and hijack mobile devices.
North Korea linked group ScarCruft compromises gaming platform to deploy BirdCall malware targeting Android and Windows users, enabling surveillance, data theft, and multi platform espionage activities.
Kaspersky reports a 56 percent increase in Android Trojan banking malware attacks in 2025, with malicious installation packages rising 271 percent and new firmware backdoors detected.