Android malware turns phones into malicious tap-to-pay machines

Got an Android phone? Got a tap-to-pay card? Then you're like millions of other users now at risk from a new form of cybercrime - malware that can read your credit or debit card and hand its data over to an attacker. A newly discovered malicious program effectively turns Android phones into...

SuperCard X Android Malware Enables Contactless ATM and PoS Fraud via NFC Relay Attacks

A new Android malware-as-a-service MaaS platform named SuperCard X can facilitate near-field communication NFC relay attacks, enabling cybercriminals to conduct fraudulent cashouts. The active campaign is targeting customers of banking institutions and card issuers in Italy with an aim to...

Hackers Are Using Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to Spread Android Malware

McAfee Labs reveals new Android malware exploiting .NET MAUI to steal user data. Learn about advanced evasion techniques and how to stay protected...

Hackers Use .NET MAUI to Target Indian and Chinese Users with Fake Banking, Social Apps

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to an Android malware campaign that leverages Microsoft's .NET Multi-platform App UI .NET MAUI framework to create bogus banking and social media apps targeting Indian and Chinese-speaking users. "These threats disguise themselves as legitimate apps...

CVE-2025-30259

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated wit...

CVE-2025-30259

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated wit...

CVE-2025-30259: Undefined Security Weakness

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated wit...

CVE-2025-30259

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated wit...

CVE-2025-30259

The WhatsApp cloud service (versions prior to late 2024) is vulnerable to a flaw where it fails to block specific crafted PDF content . This allows an attacker to defeat a sandbox protection mechanism , potentially granting third parties remote access to messaging applications. This vulnerability...

CVE-2025-30259

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated wit...

PT-2025-11993 · Meta · Whatsapp

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: WhatsApp cloud service affected versions not specified Description: The issue concerns the WhatsApp cloud service, which did not block certain crafted PDF content. This crafted content can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism, allowing remot...

DoNot Team Linked to New Tanzeem Android Malware Targeting Intelligence Collection

The Threat actor known as DoNot Team has been linked to a new Android malware as part of highly targeted cyber attacks. The artifacts in question, named Tanzeem meaning "organization" in Urdu and Tanzeem Update, were spotted in October and December 2024 by cybersecurity company Cyfirma. The apps ...

FireScam Android Malware Poses as Telegram Premium to Steal Data and Control Devices

An Android information stealing malware named FireScam has been found masquerading as a premium version of the Telegram messaging app to steal data and maintain persistent remote control over compromised devices. "Disguised as a fake 'Telegram Premium' app, it is distributed through a...

New FireScam Infostealer Spyware Hits Android via Fake Telegram Premium

Researchers at Cyfirma have discovered FireScam, an Android malware disguised as 'Telegram Premium' that steals data, monitors activity, and infiltrates devices. Learn about its distribution, functionality, and the impact on user privacy...

Download a banker to track your parcel

In late October 2024, a new scheme for distributing a certain Android banking Trojan called "Mamont" was uncovered. The victim would receive an instant message from an unknown sender asking to identify a person in a photo. The attackers would then send what appeared to be the photo itself but was...

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,...

A week in security (October 28 – November 3)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 1,000+ web shops infected by "Phish ‘n Ships" criminals who create fake product listings for in-demand products Android malware FakeCall intercepts your calls to the bank Patch now! New Chrome update for two critical vulnerabilities Update your iPhone, Mac, Watch:...

New FakeCall Malware Variant Hijacks Android Devices for Fraudulent Banking Calls

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of a well-known Android malware family dubbed FakeCall that employs voice phishing aka vishing techniques to trick users into parting with their personal information. "FakeCall is an extremely sophisticated Vishing attack that leverages...

Android malware FakeCall intercepts your calls to the bank

An Android banking Trojan called FakeCall is capable of hijacking the phone calls you make to your bank. Instead of reaching your bank, your call will be redirected to the cybercriminals. The Trojan accomplishes this by installing itself as the default call handler on the infected device. The...

New Android Malware 'Ajina.Banker' Steals Financial Data and Bypasses 2FA via Telegram

Bank customers in the Central Asia region have been targeted by a new strain of Android malware codenamed Ajina.Banker since at least November 2023 with the goal of harvesting financial information and intercepting two-factor authentication 2FA messages. Singapore-headquartered Group-IB, which...