New variants of a banking malware called Grandoreiro have been found to adopt new tactics in an effort to bypass anti-fraud measures, indicating that the malicious software is continuing to be actively developed despite law enforcement efforts to crack down on the operation. "Only part of this gang was arrested: the remaining operators behind Grandoreiro continue attacking … [Read more...] about New Grandoreiro Banking Malware Variants Emerge with Advanced Tactics to Evade Detection
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TrickMo Banking Trojan Can Now Capture Android PINs and Unlock Patterns
Oct 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Financial Fraud New variants of an Android banking trojan called TrickMo have been found to harbor previously undocumented features to steal a device's unlock pattern or PIN. "This new addition enables the threat actor to operate on the device even while it is locked," Zimperium security researcher Aazim Yaswant said in an … [Read more...] about TrickMo Banking Trojan Can Now Capture Android PINs and Unlock Patterns
Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Hits Brazil as Smishing Scams Surge in Pakistan
Jun 15, 2024Newsroom Pakistan has become the latest target of a threat actor called the Smishing Triad, marking the first expansion of its footprint beyond the E.U., Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., and the U.S. "The group's latest tactic involves sending malicious messages on behalf of Pakistan Post to customers of mobile carriers via iMessage and SMS," Resecurity said in a report … [Read more...] about Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Hits Brazil as Smishing Scams Surge in Pakistan
How to sell your TV without losing your shirt (and banking data)
Popular message boards have long been a haven for scammers — you know, the ones who typically offer too-good-to-be-true deals on popular items? A brand new TV at half price? A near-mint-condition scooter with a 70% discount? A smartphone, still in the box and with receipt but 40% cheaper than retail? Scams, every last one. There’s nothing complicated here: the scammer-seller … [Read more...] about How to sell your TV without losing your shirt (and banking data)
New Banking Trojan CHAVECLOAK Targets Brazilian Users via Phishing Tactics
Users in Brazil are the target of a new banking trojan known as CHAVECLOAK that's propagated via phishing emails bearing PDF attachments. "This intricate attack involves the PDF downloading a ZIP file and subsequently utilizing DLL side-loading techniques to execute the final malware," Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Cara Lin said. The attack chain involves the use of … [Read more...] about New Banking Trojan CHAVECLOAK Targets Brazilian Users via Phishing Tactics
Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics
Dec 26, 2023NewsroomMalware / Cybercrime The banking malware known as Carbanak has been observed being used in ransomware attacks with updated tactics. "The malware has adapted to incorporate attack vendors and techniques to diversify its effectiveness," cybersecurity firm NCC Group said in an analysis of ransomware attacks that took place in November 2023. "Carbanak returned … [Read more...] about Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics
New FjordPhantom Android Malware Targets Banking Apps in Southeast Asia
Dec 01, 2023NewsroomMobile Security / Banking Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new sophisticated Android malware called FjordPhantom that has been observed targeting users in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam since early September 2023. "Spreading primarily through messaging services, it combines app-based malware with social … [Read more...] about New FjordPhantom Android Malware Targets Banking Apps in Southeast Asia
New Python Variant of Chaes Malware Targets Banking and Logistics Industries
Sep 05, 2023THNCyber Threat / Malware Banking and logistics industries are under the onslaught of a reworked variant of a malware called Chaes. "It has undergone major overhauls: from being rewritten entirely in Python, which resulted in lower detection rates by traditional defense systems, to a comprehensive redesign and an enhanced communication protocol," Morphisec said in … [Read more...] about New Python Variant of Chaes Malware Targets Banking and Logistics Industries
New Android Banking Trojan Targeting Brazilian Financial Institutions
A new Android banking trojan has set its eyes on Brazilian financial institutions to commit fraud by leveraging the PIX payments platform. Italian cybersecurity company Cleafy, which discovered the malware between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, is tracking it under the name PixPirate. "PixPirate belongs to the newest generation of Android banking trojan, as it can … [Read more...] about New Android Banking Trojan Targeting Brazilian Financial Institutions
Malicious Google Play Store App Spotted Distributing Xenomorph Banking Trojan
Google has removed two new malicious dropper apps that have been detected on the Play Store for Android, one of which posed as a lifestyle app and was caught distributing the Xenomorph banking malware. "Xenomorph is a trojan that steals credentials from banking applications on users' devices," Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers Himanshu Sharma and Viral Gandhi said in an analysis … [Read more...] about Malicious Google Play Store App Spotted Distributing Xenomorph Banking Trojan