Cybersecurity, multiple vulnerabilities in Android OS
CERT-India researchers: An attacker could obtain sensitive information and gain elevated privileges on the targeted system. Update your device now!
Cyber Espionage, North Korea’s APT37 spread Chinotto to monitor opponents
Kaspersky cybersecurity experts: The malware has been implemented in PowerShell, Windows and Android. The infection vector are spear phishing emails.
Cybercrime, at least 9.300.000 Android devices infected by malware
Dr.Web cybersecurity experts: It’s the Android.Cynos.7.origin' trojan, a modified version of Cynos, spread on Huawei's AppGallery. It collects sensitive user data.
Cybercrime, Click Assistant – Auto Clicker spread malware on Google Play Store
Installed more than 10 million times, it hides an Android Trojan. Recently, the Squid Game app was removed from the platform for the same reason.
Cybersecurity, Google fixed an Android critical zero-day vulnerability
It’s the CVE-2021-1048, which can be exploited for local escalation of privilege and to gain admin control over a targeted system. The security updates include 38 patches.
Cybercrime, GriftHorse stole money from over 10 million victims globally
Zimperium zLabs cybersecurity experts: The malware, a trojan, has been used in an aggressive mobile premium services campaign against Android users in 70 countries.
Cybersecurity, DroidMorph will help fighting Android app malware clones
It has been developed by Adana Science and Technology University and the Pakistan National University of Science and Technology.
Cybercrime, Joker infected more than 500,000 Huawei devices
Doctor Web cybersecurity experts: The malware has been downloaded from the official Android AppGallery. Main function: to subscribe users to paid mobile services.
Cyber Espionage, an APT used at least 11 zero-days exploits in less than a year
The cybersecurity expert Maddie Stone: It used “watering hole” attacks to redirect specific targets to a pair of exploit servers delivering malware on Windows, iOS, and Android.
Cyber Espionage, Confucius targets Pakistan via Android spyware
Lookout cybersecurity experts: The pro-India APT is using two malware: Hornbill and SunBird, delivered as fake apps.