Tag: android
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Google Launches New AI Security Features on Android to Block Mobile Scams
Google has announced enhanced artificial intelligence protections designed to combat the rising tide of mobile scams affecting billions of users worldwide. The company revealed that fraudsters stole over $400 billion globally in the past year using advanced AI-powered schemes, making mobile security more critical than ever. Android’s Advanced Defense Against Mobile Fraud Google’s Android platform…
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Android-Malware: Über 760 betrügerische Apps greifen Zahlungsdaten ab
Immer mehr Menschen bezahlen ihre Einkäufe mit dem Smartphone. Das wissen auch Cyberkriminelle – und beschaffen sich per Malware die Kartendaten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/android-malware-ueber-760-betruegerische-apps-greifen-zahlungsdaten-ab-2510-201726.html
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Massive surge of NFC relay malware steals Europeans’ credit cards
Near-Field Communication (NFC) relay malware has grown massively popular in Eastern Europe, with researchers discovering over 760 malicious Android apps using the technique to steal people’s payment card information in the past few months. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-surge-of-nfc-relay-malware-steals-europeans-credit-cards/
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WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS and Android
WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-adds-passwordless-chat-backups-on-ios-and-android/
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Google’s Built-In AI Defenses on Android Now Block 10 Billion Scam Messages a Month
Google on Thursday revealed that the scam defenses built into Android safeguard users around the world from more than 10 billion suspected malicious calls and messages every month.The tech giant also said it has blocked over 100 million suspicious numbers from using Rich Communication Services (RCS), an evolution of the SMS protocol, thereby preventing scams…
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Hackers Use NFC Relay Malware to Clone TapPay Android Transactions
A new investigation from mobile security firm Zimperium has revealed a fast-growing cybersecurity threat targeting Android users through… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/nfc-relay-malware-clone-tap-to-pay-android/
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WhatsApp now lets you secure chat backups with passkeys
Messaging service WhatsApp is launching passkey-encrypted chat backups for iOS and Android, allowing users to encrypt their stored message history using their face, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/30/whatsapp-secure-chat-backups-passkeys/
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8 Best Password Managers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers/
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NFC Relay Attack: 700+ Android Apps Harvest Banking Login Details
Tags: android, attack, banking, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, finance, login, malicious, nfc, russia, technology, threatA sophisticated cybercrime campaign leveraging Near Field Communication technology has exploded across multiple continents, with researchers at zLabs identifying over 760 malicious Android applications designed to steal banking credentials and facilitate fraudulent transactions. What initially appeared as isolated incidents in April 2024 has evolved into a large-scale threat operation targeting financial institutions across Russia, Poland,…
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NFC Relay Attack: 700+ Android Apps Harvest Banking Login Details
Tags: android, attack, banking, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, finance, login, malicious, nfc, russia, technology, threatA sophisticated cybercrime campaign leveraging Near Field Communication technology has exploded across multiple continents, with researchers at zLabs identifying over 760 malicious Android applications designed to steal banking credentials and facilitate fraudulent transactions. What initially appeared as isolated incidents in April 2024 has evolved into a large-scale threat operation targeting financial institutions across Russia, Poland,…
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Herodotus: The Android Trojan That Types Like a Human
The new Android Trojan Herodotus mimics human behavior to evade modern anti-fraud systems. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/herodotus-the-android-trojan-that-types-like-a-human/
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Herodotus Android malware mimics human typing to evade detection
Threat Fabric researchers spotted Herodotus Android malware mimicking human typing with random delays to evade detection. Threat Fabric found a new Android malware, named Herodotus, which mimics human typing by adding random delays to evade detection. Herodotus allows operators to takeover devices and bypass behaviour biometrics detection, it is offered as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS). The researchers…
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New Android Trojan ‘Herodotus’ Outsmarts Anti-Fraud Systems by Typing Like a Human
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android banking trojan called Herodotus that has been observed in active campaigns targeting Italy and Brazil to conduct device takeover (DTO) attacks.”Herodotus is designed to perform device takeover while making first attempts to mimic human behaviour and bypass behaviour biometrics detection,” ThreatFabric said in a report shared…
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New Android malware mimics human typing to evade detection, steal money
New Android malware tries to “humanize” the actions attackers perform during remote control. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/android-malware-mimics-humans-avoid-detection
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Herodotus: New Android Malware Mimics Human Behavior to Bypass Biometric Security
A sophisticated new Android banking Trojan named Herodotus has emerged as a significant threat to mobile users, introducing a novel approach that deliberately mimics human typing patterns to evade behavioral biometrics detection systems. The malware’s sophisticated approach to avoiding detection marks it apart from conventional banking Trojans, incorporating randomized time intervals between text inputs”, ranging…
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New Herodotus Android malware fakes human typing to avoid detection
A new Android malware family, Herodotus, uses random delay injection in its input routines to mimic human behavior on mobile devices and evade timing-based detection by security software. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-herodotus-android-malware-fakes-human-typing-to-avoid-detection/
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New Herodotus Android malware fakes human typing to avoid detection
A new Android malware family, Herodotus, uses random delay injection in its input routines to mimic human behavior on mobile devices and evade timing-based detection by security software. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-herodotus-android-malware-fakes-human-typing-to-avoid-detection/
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‘Herodotus’ Android Trojan Mimics Human Sluggishness
Trojan Poised for Use in Campaigns Across the Globe. Android malware advertised as Herodotus on cybercrime forums injects a randomized pause of up to three seconds whenever a hacker bypasses the keyboard on an infected device to enter account credentials. Systems that rely on indicators such as input timing may wave through the transaction. First…
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‘Herodotus’ Android Trojan Mimics Human Sluggishness
Trojan Poised for Use in Campaigns Across the Globe. Android malware advertised as Herodotus on cybercrime forums injects a randomized pause of up to three seconds whenever a hacker bypasses the keyboard on an infected device to enter account credentials. Systems that rely on indicators such as input timing may wave through the transaction. First…
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New GhostGrab Android Malware Silently Steals Banking Login Details and Intercept SMS for OTPs
A sophisticated new Android malware family called GhostGrab is actively targeting mobile users with a dual-monetization strategy that combines covert cryptocurrency mining with comprehensive financial data theft. GhostGrab functions as a multifaceted threat that systematically harvests banking credentials, debit card details, personal identification information, and one-time passwords through SMS interception. According to analysis by CYFIRMA,…
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New HyperRat Android Malware Sold as Ready-Made Spy Tool
Researchers have uncovered HyperRat, a new Android malware sold as a service, giving attackers remote control, data theft tools, and mass phishing features. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hyperrat-android-malware-sold-spy-tool/
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OWASP Mobile Top 10 for Android How AutoSecT Detects Each Risk?
How trending are mobile apps? Statistics say that mobile apps are now a part of 70% of the digital interactions across the globe. The number of smartphone users now stands at over 6.8 billion. Based on the most recent available data from 2023, 40% of data breaches were linked to mobile app vulnerabilities, and, given……
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How AutoSecT Automates Android App Security Testing?
Think of your smartphones as digital vaults”, guarding your secrets, finances, and digital life within the confines of mobile apps. But even a single vulnerability can let attackers waltz right in. With threats emerging as frequently as taps, swipes, and updates, Android app security testing has become a high-stakes game you simply can’t afford to…
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Telegram Messenger Abused by Android Malware to Seize Full Device Control
Security researchers at Doctor Web have uncovered a sophisticated Android backdoor disguised as Telegram X that grants cybercriminals complete control over victims’ accounts and devices. The malware, identified as Android.Backdoor.Baohuo.1.origin, has already infected more than 58,000 devices worldwide, with approximately 20,000 active infections currently being monitored. This threat represents a significant escalation in mobile malware…
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Telegram Messenger Abused by Android Malware to Seize Full Device Control
Security researchers at Doctor Web have uncovered a sophisticated Android backdoor disguised as Telegram X that grants cybercriminals complete control over victims’ accounts and devices. The malware, identified as Android.Backdoor.Baohuo.1.origin, has already infected more than 58,000 devices worldwide, with approximately 20,000 active infections currently being monitored. This threat represents a significant escalation in mobile malware…
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Baohuo Android Malware Hijacks Telegram Accounts via Fake Telegram X
New Android malware Baohuo hijacks Telegram X accounts, stealing data and controlling chats. Over 58,000 devices infected, mainly in India and Brazil. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/baohuo-android-malware-telegram-x-hijacks-accounts/
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Baohuo Android Malware Hijacks Telegram Accounts via Fake Telegram X
New Android malware Baohuo hijacks Telegram X accounts, stealing data and controlling chats. Over 58,000 devices infected, mainly in India and Brazil. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/baohuo-android-malware-telegram-x-hijacks-accounts/
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Baohuo Android Malware Hijacks Telegram Accounts via Fake Telegram X
New Android malware Baohuo hijacks Telegram X accounts, stealing data and controlling chats. Over 58,000 devices infected, mainly in India and Brazil. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/baohuo-android-malware-telegram-x-hijacks-accounts/
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Static vs Dynamic Android App Pentesting: How AutoSecT Combines Both
When you build a mobile app, two kinds of risks hide inside it. One lives in the code, and the risks are hard-coded secrets, weak encryption, and forgotten debug settings. The other only appears when the app is running. The risks involved in this scenario are broken logins, unsafe network calls, or exposed data in……
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: $15B Crypto Bust, Satellite Spying, Billion-Dollar Smishing, Android RATs & More
The online world is changing fast. Every week, new scams, hacks, and tricks show how easy it’s become to turn everyday technology into a weapon. Tools made to help us work, connect, and stay safe are now being used to steal, spy, and deceive.Hackers don’t always break systems anymore, they use them. They hide inside…