Security researchers announced that newly discovered malicious software designed to compromise bank accounts has affected 13,000 people.
A new variant of the Trojan horse called TrickMo infects Android devices through phishing and social engineering attacks, often using legitimate-looking banking and utility apps, according to experts at cybersecurity firm Zimperium. It is said that he is pretending to be.
Zimperium, which builds on key findings by security firm Clafy, says this new variant has the potential to obfuscate code to evade detection, and also has the potential to capture device unlock patterns and PINs. It is said that it is particularly dangerous because of the
It can also intercept login credentials, one-time passwords, access photos and documents, automatically grant permissions, record screens, and remotely control nearby devices.
Researchers say the Trojan’s new capabilities could open the door to identity theft and other attacks.
“New findings highlight the enhanced capabilities of threat actors.
Although TrickMo retains the typical features of an Android banking Trojan, the data collected from infected devices allows the attacker to take additional actions and compromise victims on multiple levels. may be exposed. ”
TrickMo is associated with the TrickBot group, a notorious Russian-linked criminal organization.
Researchers say they have identified more than 13,000 victim IP addresses, revealing that the new malware’s main targets have spread to Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Germany. It is said that
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