Cybersecurity researchers have detected two new malware that can infect Android users. Using the ERMAC banking trojan, these two malware can infiltrate popular Android apps and hide malware on smartphone.
New malware threat found for Android
Recent research by analysts at cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric has uncovered new malware that uses the ERMAC banking trojan. Zombinder The researchers who deciphered the service said it sprang from a website with only two buttons.
According to the statement in the analysis report, these buttons on the website offer the option to download one for Windows and the other for Android. After this download, which includes the ERMAC banking horse, your emails, two-factor authentication codes or cryptocurrency wallet information can be stolen.
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Zombinder is also reportedly able to infiltrate popular apps on Android and thus hide on the smartphone. “sticking” to legal apps through Zombinder ERMAC banking trojanmay copy your information until the next official update.
In addition Droppers malware also appeared. Researchers discovered that Droppers completely reset an infiltrated app and offered users an update containing the malware. It was stated that this malware is mostly seen in apps installed via APK (or sideloading).
“Malware-as-a-service is a growing problem, allowing bad actors to wreak havoc with very little programming skills,” said security researcher Chris Hauk. Therefore, users should not install applications from outside the Google Play Store.
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