Tag: android
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Google verbessert Schutz vor heimlichem Bluetooth-Tracking in Android
Neben Apple mit “Find my” hat auch Google ein Tracking-System “Mein Gerät finden” aufgezogen. Android bekommt besseren Schutz. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Google-verbessert-Schutz-vor-heimlichem-Bluetooth-Tracking-in-Android-10198241.html
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Experts discovered the first mobile malware families linked to Russia’s Gamaredon
The Russia-linked APT Gamaredon used two new Android spyware tools called BoneSpy and PlainGnome against former Soviet states. Lookout researchers linked the BoneSpy and PlainGnome Android surveillance families to the Russian APT group Gamaredon (a.k.a. Armageddon, Primitive Bear, and ACTINIUM). These are the first known mobile malware families linked to the Russian APT. The cyberespionage group is behind a…
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Gamaredon APT Deploys Two Russian Android Spyware Families: BoneSpy and PlainGnome
Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have uncovered two sophisticated Android spyware families, BoneSpy and PlainGnome, attributed to the Russian-aligned Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group Gamaredon. Also known as Primitive... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/gamaredon-apt-deploys-two-russian-android-spyware-families-bonespy-and-plaingnome/
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Chinese Cops Caught Using Android Spyware to Track Mobile Devices
Law enforcement across mainland China have been using EagleMsgSpy surveillance tool to collect mobile device data since at least 2017, new research shows. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/chinese-cops-using-android-spyware-track-mobile-devices
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Experts discovered surveillance tool EagleMsgSpy used by Chinese law enforcement
Chinese law enforcement uses the mobile surveillance tool EagleMsgSpy to gather data from Android devices, as detailed by Lookout. Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab discovered a surveillance tool, dubbed EagleMsgSpy, used by Chinese law enforcement to spy on mobile devices. The researchers analyzed multiple samples of the malware and gained access to internal documents obtained from…
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Gamaredon Deploys Android Spyware “BoneSpy” and “PlainGnome” in Former Soviet States
The Russia-linked state-sponsored threat actor tracked as Gamaredon has been attributed to two new Android spyware tools called BoneSpy and PlainGnome, marking the first time the adversary has been discovered using mobile-only malware families in its attack campaigns.”BoneSpy and PlainGnome target former Soviet states and focus on Russian-speaking victims,” Lookout said in an analysis. “Both…
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Mobile Surveillance Tool EagleMsgSpy Used by Chinese Law Enforcement
Lookout details EagleMsgSpy, a surveillance tool used by Chinese law enforcement to collect data from Android devices. The post Mobile Surveillance Tool EagleMsgSpy Used by Chinese Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/mobile-surveillance-tool-eaglemsgspy-used-by-chinese-law-enforcement/
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New Chinese Surveillance Tool Attack Android Users Since 2017
Wuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology Co., Ltd. developed EagleMsgSpy, a surveillance tool operational since 2017, which, installed as an APK, secretly collects extensive user data, including chat messages, screen recordings, audio, call logs, contacts, SMS, location, and network activity. Because the data is sent to a command-and-control server, there is a possibility that it could…
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New EagleMsgSpy Android spyware used by Chinese police, researchers say
A previously undocumented Android spyware called ‘EagleMsgSpy’ has been discovered and is believed to be used by law enforcement agencies in China to monitor mobile devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-eaglemsgspy-android-spyware-used-by-chinese-police-researchers-say/
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China using ‘EagleMsgSpy’ malware to tap Android devices
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/china-using-eaglemsgspy-to-tap-android-devices
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MoqHao Malware Targets Apple IDs and Android Devices Using iCloud and VK Platforms
A new campaign by the Roaming Mantis-affiliated MoqHao malware family, also known as Wroba and XLoader, has been uncovered by Threat Hunting Platform Hunt.io. The campaign exploits trusted platforms... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/moqhao-malware-targets-apple-ids-and-android-devices-using-icloud-and-vk-platforms/
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AppLite: A New AntiDot Variant Targeting Mobile Employee Devices
Our zLabs team has identified an extremely sophisticated mishing (mobile-targeted phishing) campaign that delivers malware to the user’s Android mobile device enabling a broad set of malicious actions including credential theft of banking, cryptocurrency and other critical applications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/applite-a-new-antidot-variant-targeting-mobile-employee-devices/
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New AppLite Malware Targets Banking Apps in Phishing Campaign
New AppLite Banker malware targets Android devices, employing advanced phishing techniques to steal credentials and data First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/applite-malware-targets-banking/
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SpyLoan Malware: A Growing Threat to Android Users
The rise in android users has transformed how individuals and businesses access financial services, offering convenience and speed like never before. However, this rapid digitalization has also made these platforms a prime target for hackers. SpyLoan malware is a threat specifically engineered to exploit vulnerabilities in digital lending ecosystems. By stealing sensitive customer data, manipulating……
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Hackers Target Android Users via WhatsApp to Steal Sensitive Data
Researchers analyzed a malicious Android sample created using Spynote RAT, targeting high-value assets in Southern Asia, which, likely deployed by an unknown threat actor, aims to compromise sensitive information. Although the target’s precise location and nature have not been disclosed, its high-value nature suggests that advanced persistent threat (APT) groups may be interested in it. …
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Google Announces Vanir, A Open-Source Security Patch Validation Tool
Google has officially launched Vanir, an open-source security patch validation tool designed to streamline and automate the process of ensuring software security patches are integrated effectively. The announcement was made following Vanir’s initial preview during the Android Bootcamp earlier this year in April. This powerful tool aims to bolster the security of the Android ecosystem by…
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New DroidBot Android Spyware Targeting Banking and Crypto Users
DroidBot, a sophisticated Android RAT, is targeting individuals and financial institutions across Europe. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/droidbot-android-spyware-hit-banking-crypto-users/
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Activity of novel DroidBot Android trojan ramps up
Tags: androidFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/activity-of-novel-droidbot-android-trojan-ramps-up
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FSB Uses Trojan App to Monitor Russian Programmer Accused of Supporting Ukraine
A Russian programmer accused of donating money to Ukraine had his Android device secretly implanted with spyware by the Federal Security Service (FSB) after he was detained earlier this year.The findings come as part of a collaborative investigation by First Department and the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab.”The spyware placed on his device allows the…
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Google Open Sources Security Patch Validation Tool for Android
Google has announced the open source availability of Vanir, a patch validation tool for Android platform developers. The post Google Open Sources Security Patch Validation Tool for Android appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-open-sources-security-patch-validation-tool-for-android/
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Trojan-as-a-Service Hits Euro Banks, Crypto Exchanges
At least 17 affiliate groups have used the DroidBot Android banking Trojan against 77 financial services companies across Europe, with more to come, researchers warn. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/trojan-service-hits-euro-banks-crypto-exchanges
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Droidbot: Neue Android-Malware hat es auf Bankdaten abgesehen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/neue-android-malware-bankdaten-deutschland-1661860/
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New Android spyware found on phone seized by Russian FSB
After a Russian programmer was detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for fifteen days and his phone confiscated, it was discovered that a new spyware was secretly installed on his device upon its return. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-spyware-found-on-phone-seized-by-russian-fsb/
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This $3,000 Android Trojan Targeting Banks and Cryptocurrency Exchanges
As many as 77 banking institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations have become the target of a newly discovered Android remote access trojan (RAT) called DroidBot.”DroidBot is a modern RAT that combines hidden VNC and overlay attack techniques with spyware-like capabilities, such as keylogging and user interface monitoring,” Cleafy researchers Simone Mattia, Alessandro First seen…
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‘DroidBot’ Android Trojan Targets Banking, Cryptocurrency Applications
The newly discovered DroidBot Android trojan targets 77 banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations. The post ‘DroidBot’ Android Trojan Targets Banking, Cryptocurrency Applications appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/droidbot-android-trojan-targets-banking-cryptocurrency-applications/
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Hackers Target Uyghurs and Tibetans with MOONSHINE Exploit and DarkNimbus Backdoor
A previously undocumented threat activity cluster dubbed Earth Minotaur is leveraging the MOONSHINE exploit kit and an unreported Android-cum-Windows backdoor called DarkNimbus to facilitate long-term surveillance operations targeting Tibetans and Uyghurs.”Earth Minotaur uses MOONSHINE to deliver the DarkNimbus backdoor to Android and Windows devices, targeting WeChat, and possibly making it a First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Auch deutsche Nutzer betroffen: Neue Android-Malware zielt auf Bankdaten und mehr
Die Malware wird von mehreren Angreifern eingesetzt, die dafür 3.000 US-Dollar im Monat zahlen. Opfer zahlen potenziell mit einem leeren Bankkonto. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/auch-deutsche-nutzer-betroffen-neue-android-malware-zielt-auf-bankdaten-und-mehr-2412-191454.html
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Russian programmer says FSB agents planted spyware on his Android phone
Security researchers confirmed the programmer’s phone had spyware, likely during a spell in Russian detention. The programmer told his story to TechCrunch. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/05/russian-programmer-says-fsb-agents-planted-spyware-on-his-android-phone/