Android Hackers Target 800 Banking, Crypto and Social Media Apps with Advanced Malware

Android Hackers Target 800 Banking, Crypto and Social Media Apps with Advanced Malware

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Cybersecurity firm Zimperium has uncovered sophisticated Android malware campaigns targeting over 800 applications across banking, cryptocurrency, and social media sectors. These four identified malware families utilize advanced command-and-control infrastructure to steal credentials, conduct unauthorized financial transactions, and exfiltrate sensitive data, operating with near-zero detection rates.

Android Hackers Target 800 Banking, Crypto and Social Media Apps With ‘Near-Zero Detection Rates’: Zimperium

Android hackers are now targeting more than 800 applications across banking, cryptocurrency and social media sectors. The cybersecurity firm Zimperium says its researchers have identified four active malware families that use advanced command-and-control infrastructure to steal credentials, conduct unauthorized financial transactions and exfiltrate data at scale. “Collectively, these campaigns target over 800 applications across the sectors including banking, cryptocurrency, and social media.”