Tag Archive for: Banking

New Android banking Trojan spotted by researchers – The Paypers (press release) (blog)

New Android banking Trojan spotted by researchers
The Paypers (press release) (blog)
According to SfyLabs researchers, the malware is more banking trojan than ransomware and is used for this purpose primarily. Just like similar Android banking trojans, LokiBot works by showing fake login screens on top of popular apps. LokiBot targets …

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Red Alert 2.0: New Android banking trojan can block and log incoming calls from banks

Red Alert 2.0: New Android banking trojan can block and log incoming calls from banks

New families of trojans continue to prosper on the Android platform as malicious hackers increasingly target mobile users in their attempt to steal login credentials and personal information.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Graham Cluley

Show Me The Money: Cybercriminals Deploying Diverse Range Of Banking Trojans And Ransomware, Says Check Point – ISBuzz News

Show Me The Money: Cybercriminals Deploying Diverse Range Of Banking Trojans And Ransomware, Says Check Point
ISBuzz News
“To see both a highly effective ransomware variant and a range of banking Trojans in the top ten most prevalent malware families really underlines how tenacious and sophisticated malicious hackers can be in their attempts to extort money. Organizations

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Faketoken.q Android Trojan Gets A Makeover: Now Stealing Banking Details From Uber – FileHippo News

Faketoken.q Android Trojan Gets A Makeover: Now Stealing Banking Details From Uber
FileHippo News
A big deal back in 2012, Faketoken has resurfaced and is fast becoming notorious for the recently added fraudulent ransomware features so it can steal sensitive data such as credit card information by masquerading as official app screens. The new

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