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Google fixes one actively exploited Android zero-day, 124 flaws
Google has released the June 2026 Android security patches to address 124 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks. Local attackers can exploit the actively abused high-severity Android Framework vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2025-48595) to gain code execution and escalate privileges on devices running Android 14 or later. “There are indications that CVE-2025-48595 may […]
BTMOB Android malware service generates custom phishing payloads
An Android remote access trojan named BTMOB is offered to cybercriminals with a builder interface for generating malware payloads tailored to phishing lures. The malware provides a wide set of features that includes stealing specific data, intercepting financial transactions, capturing screenshots, and remote control capabilities. Cybersecurity company ESET says that BTMOB is openly advertised on […]
Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections
Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. Google will be expanding protections against scammers spoofing caller IDs to impersonate financial institutions and trick users into transferring money or revealing account-related information. Android will work with banking apps to detect […]
TrickMo Android banker adopts TON blockchain for covert comms
A new variant of the TrickMo Android banking malware, delivered in campaigns targeting users across Europe, introduces new commands and uses The Open Network (TON) for stealthy command-and-control communications. The TrickMo banker was first spotted in September 2019 and has remained in active development, constantly receiving updates since then. In October 2024, Zimperium analyzed 40 variants of the malware […]
Google now offers up to $1.5 million for some Android exploits
Google overhauls its Android and Chrome vulnerability rewards programs, offering bounties of up to $1.5 million for the most difficult exploits while scaling back payouts for flaws that artificial intelligence (AI) has made easier to find. The top reward of $1.5 million is reserved for zero-click Pixel Titan M2 security chip full-chain exploits with persistence, […]
ScarCruft hackers push BirdCall Android malware via game platform
The North Korean hacker group APT37 has been delivering an Android version of a backdoor called BirdCall in a supply-chain attack through a video game platform. While BirdCall is a known backdoor for Windows systems, APT37, also known as ScarCruft and Ricochet Chollima, has developed a variant for Android that doubles as spyware. According to […]
Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation that uses Telegram’s Mini App feature to run crypto scams, impersonate well-known brands, and distribute Android malware. A new report by CTM360 says the platform, dubbed FEMITBOT, is based on a string found in API responses and uses Telegram bots and embedded Mini Apps to create convincing, […]
NGate Android malware uses HandyPay NFC app to steal card data
A new variant of the NGate malware that steals NFC payment data is targeting Android users by hiding in a trojanized version of HandyPay, a legitimate mobile payments processing tool. NGate was originally documented in mid-2024 and steals payment card information through the mobile device’s near-field communication (NFC) chip. The data is sent to the […]
‘NoVoice’ Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices
A new Android malware named NoVoice was found on Google Play, hidden in more than 50 apps that were downloaded at least 2.3 million times. The apps carrying the malicious payload included cleaners, image galleries, and games. They required no suspicious permissions and provided the promised functionality. After launching an infected app, the malware tried to […]
Google adds ‘Advanced Flow’ for safe APK sideloading on Android
Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow, which will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure manner. The new system, scheduled to roll out this August, aims to allow installing Android apps from unverified developers while minimizing the risk of malware infections and scams, which […]