IBM X-Force Report: Grandoreiro Malware Targets More Than 1,500 Banks in 60 Countries

IBM X-Force Report: Grandoreiro Malware Targets More Than 1,500 Banks in 60 Countries

A new report from IBM X-Force exposes changes in the Grandoreiro malware landscape. The banking trojan is now capable of targeting more than 1,500 global banks in more than 60 countries, and it has been updated with new features. Also, Grandoreiro’s targeting has become wider, as it initially only targeted Spanish-speaking countries, while recent attack campaigns targeted countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. In addition, the malware is now sending phishing emails directly from the…

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New SecuriDropper Malware Bypasses Android 13 Restrictions, Disguised as Legitimate Applications

New SecuriDropper Malware Bypasses Android 13 Restrictions, Disguised as Legitimate Applications

A new malware is bypassing an Android 13 security measure that restricts permissions to apps downloaded out of the legitimate Google Play Store. A new report from ThreatFabric, a fraud protection company, exposes SecuriDropper malware, which is capable of bypassing Android 13 restricted settings. The malware makes Android consider the installation as coming from the Google Play Store, though in reality it isn’t. It’s highly recommended for organizations to use Mobile Device Management solutions and…

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Pirated Software Sites Deliver Fresh DanaBot Malware

Pirated Software Sites Deliver Fresh DanaBot Malware

Account Takeover Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Fraud Risk Management Banking Trojan Hidden in Pirated Software Keys Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 27, 2021     A cracked software site that hides the latest version of the DanaBot Trojan (Source: Proofpoint) Websites advertising pirated and cracked software are being used to deliver an updated version of the DanaBot banking Trojan, which can steal individuals’ online banking credentials, according to security firm Proofpoint. See…

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