cognitive cybersecurity intelligence

News and Analysis

Search

Crocodilus malware adds fake entries to victims’ contact lists in new scam campaign

Crocodilus malware adds fake entries to victims’ contact lists in new scam campaign

The Android banking trojan, Crocodilus, is rapidly evolving and spreading across Europe, South America and parts of Asia. The malware, which inserts fake entries into victims’ contact lists, has been distributed mainly through malicious ads on Facebook, viewed by users aged over 35. After being redirected to a malware website, the Crocodilus dropper bypasses Android security restrictions. Cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric has not attributed the malware to a specific cybercrime group.

Source: therecord.media –

Subscribe to newsletter

Subscribe to HEAL Security Dispatch for the latest healthcare cybersecurity news and analysis.

More Posts