Tag: android
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Cellik Android malware builds malicious versions from Google Play apps
A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named Cellik is being advertised on underground cybercrime forums offering a robust set of capabilities that include the option to embed it in any app available on the Google Play Store. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cellik-android-malware-builds-malicious-versions-from-google-play-apps/
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Product showcase: GlassWire mobile firewall for Android
GlassWire is a free network monitoring and security application for Windows and Android. It lets you see how your system communicates over the internet and local network. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/16/product-showcase-glasswire-firewall-android/
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Android Users at Risk as Malware Poses as mParivahan and e-Challan Apps
A sophisticated Android malware campaign dubbed NexusRoute is actively targeting Indian users by impersonating the Indian Government Ministry, mParivahan, and e-Challan services to steal credentials and carry out large-scale financial fraud. The operation combines phishing, malware, and surveillance capabilities. It is being distributed via malicious APKs hosted on GitHub and clusters of phishing domains that…
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Man jailed for teaching criminals how to use malware
A 49-year-old man has received a five-and-a-half year jail sentence after admitting to creating detailed video tutorials that showed members of a criminal gang how to infect Android phones with spyware and drain their bank accounts. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/man-jailed-for-teaching-criminals-how-to-use-malware
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CERT-FR recommends completely deactivate Wi-Fi whenever it’s not in use
The CERT-FR (French Computer Emergency Response Team) is advising iPhone and Android users to fully disable Wi-Fi to reduce risk. CERT-FR warns iPhone and Android users to fully disable Wi-Fi to reduce exposure, citing multiple vulnerabilities across wireless interfaces, apps, OSs, and even hardware. The agency reiterates basic hygiene: install apps only from official stores, review…
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New ‘DroidLock’ malware demands a ransom, locks user out of device
Recently spotted malware targets Spanish-speaking Android users with a lock screen that demands a ransom and other changes that effectively render a device unusable, researchers say. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/android-droidlock-malware-demands-ransom-locks-mobile-device
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Cryptohack Roundup: Android Chips Hot Wallet Attack
Also: 700M Euro Fraud Busted, 2 Arrested in Crypto-Linked Killing Case. This week, Ledger flagged physical attack risks to Android hot wallets, a 700M euro fraud network was dismantled, a suspect in the $243M Genesis theft was reportedly detained and a member of a $263M crypto scam pleaded guilty. Two men arrested in a Vienna…
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New DroidLock Malware Locks Android Devices and Demands Ransom Payment
The zLabs research team has identified a sophisticated new threat campaign targeting Spanish Android users through a malware strain called DroidLock. Unlike traditional ransomware that encrypts files, this Android-focused threat employs a more direct approach locking devices with ransomware-style overlays and demanding payment while maintaining complete control over compromised handsets. DroidLock primarily spreads through phishing…
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New ‘DroidLock’ Android Malware Locks Users Out, Spies via Front Camera
Zimperium zLabs reveals DroidLock, a new Android malware acting like ransomware that can hijack Android devices, steal credentials via phishing, and stream your screen via VNC. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/droidlock-android-malware-users-spy-camera/
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New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom
A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-droidlock-malware-locks-android-devices-and-demands-a-ransom/
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Albiriox-MaaS attackiert Hunderte Finanz- und Krypto-Apps auf Android
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/albiriox-maas-attacke-hunderte-finanz-krypto-apps-android
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ClayRat Android Spyware Expands Capabilities
A new version of ClayRat Android spyware features enhanced surveillance and device-control features First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/clayrat-android-spyware-upgraded/
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Hackers Exploit Multiple Ad Networks to Distribute Triada Malware to Android Users
Adex, the anti-fraud and traffic-quality platform operating under AdTech Holding, has successfully identified and neutralized a sophisticated, multi-year malware operation linked to the infamous Triada Trojan. This campaign, which has persistently targeted the mobile advertising ecosystem, underscores the evolving dangers of supply-chain attacks in the digital ad space. According to industry data released alongside the…
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Neue Android-Malware hat es auf eure Kontodaten abgesehen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/neue-android-malware-albiriox-banken-apps-1720198/
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Android Malware FvncBot, SeedSnatcher, and ClayRat Gain Stronger Data Theft Features
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of two new Android malware families dubbed FvncBot and SeedSnatcher, as another upgraded version of ClayRat has been spotted in the wild.The findings come from Intel 471, CYFIRMA, and Zimperium, respectively.FvncBot, which masquerades as a security app developed by mBank, targets mobile banking users in Poland. What’s notable about the…
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FvncBot Android Malware Steals Keystrokes and Injects Harmful Payloads
A newly discovered Android banking trojan, FvncBot, has emerged as a sophisticated threat targeting mobile banking users in Poland. Researchers from Intel 471 first identified this malware on November 25, 2025, disguised as a security application from mBank, one of Poland’s most prominent banking institutions.”‹ Novel Malware with Advanced Capabilities FvncBot represents an entirely new…
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New Variant of ClayRat Android Spyware Seize Full Device Control
The dangerous ClayRat Android spyware has evolved, gaining the ability to steal PINs, record screens, and disable security by abusing Accessibility Services. Users must beware of fake apps spreading through phishing sites and Dropbox. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clayrat-android-spyware-variant-device-control/
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Newly Sold Albiriox Android Malware Targets Banks and Crypto Holders
Cleafy analysis reveals Albiriox, a new Android Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) RAT that targets over 400 global banking and crypto apps. Learn how ODF fraud enables full device takeover. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/albiriox-android-malware-targets-banks-crypto/
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GoldFactory Hits Southeast Asia with Modified Banking Apps Driving 11,000+ Infections
Cybercriminals associated with a financially motivated group known as GoldFactory have been observed staging a fresh round of attacks targeting mobile users in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam by impersonating government services.The activity, observed since October 2024, involves distributing modified banking applications that act as a conduit for Android malware, Group-IB said in a technical First…
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Two Android 0-day bugs disclosed and fixed, plus 105 more to patch
Christmas comes early for attackers this year First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/02/android_0_days/
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Google fixes Android vulnerabilities >>under targeted exploitation<< (CVE-2025-48633, CVE-2025-48572)
Google has shipped patches for 51 Android vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws (CVE-2025-48633, CVE-2025-48572) that >>may be under limited, targeted … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/02/android-cve-2025-48633-cve-2025-48572/
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SmartTube Android TV App Compromised After Signing Keys Leak
SmartTube, a popular open-source YouTube client for Android TV devices with over 25,900 GitHub stars, has been compromised after its digital signing keys were exposed, prompting an urgent security response from developer Yurii Liskov (yuliskov). The incident, disclosed on November 27, 2025, has forced affected users to reinstall the application under a new digital signature…
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Google fixes two Android zero days exploited in attacks, 107 flaws
Google has released the December 2025 Android security bulletin, addressing 107 vulnerabilities, including two flaws actively exploited in targeted attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-two-android-zero-days-exploited-in-attacks-107-flaws/
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Google fixes two Android zero days exploited in attacks, 107 flaws
Google has released the December 2025 Android security bulletin, addressing 107 vulnerabilities, including two flaws actively exploited in targeted attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-two-android-zero-days-exploited-in-attacks-107-flaws/
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Google Releases Patches for Android Zero-Day Flaws Exploited in the Wild
Google said it found indications that two newly identified vulnerabilities affecting Android “may be under limited, targeted exploitation” First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-patches-android-0day/
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Google’s latest Android security update fixes two actively exploited flaws
Google’s latest Android security update fixes 107 flaws across multiple components, including two vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. Google’s new Android update patches 107 vulnerabilities, including two already exploited in the wild, across system, kernel, and major vendor components. Here’s a concise summary under 160 characters: December’s Android update offers two patch levels (12-01,…
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Google’s latest Android security update fixes two actively exploited flaws
Google’s latest Android security update fixes 107 flaws across multiple components, including two vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. Google’s new Android update patches 107 vulnerabilities, including two already exploited in the wild, across system, kernel, and major vendor components. Here’s a concise summary under 160 characters: December’s Android update offers two patch levels (12-01,…
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Google Patches 107 Android Flaws, Including Two Framework Bugs Exploited in the Wild
Google on Monday released monthly security updates for the Android operating system, including two vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in the wild.The patch addresses a total of 107 security flaws spanning different components, including Framework, System, Kernel, as well as those from Arm, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Unison.The two high-severity shortcomings First…
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Sicherheitslücken werden ausgenutzt: Angreifer attackieren Android-Geräte
In Android klaffen zwei gefährliche Sicherheitslücken, die bereits aktiv ausgenutzt werden. Google hat sie zusammen mit über 100 weiteren gepatcht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecken-werden-ausgenutzt-angreifer-attackieren-android-geraete-2512-202799.html