Android
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Massiv Android trojan hides in IPTV droppers to enable device takeover and banking fraud
Researchers published a technical analysis of Massiv, an Android trojan spread as IPTV droppers that enables remote device takeover, screen streaming and overlays to steal banking credentials. Initial campaigns targeted Portugal and Greece in early 2025.
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ZeroDayRAT spyware sold on Telegram enables live surveillance and financial theft on Android and iOS
A technical analysis by iVerify identified ZeroDayRAT, a commercial spyware platform sold on Telegram that targets Android and iOS. The malware enables live camera and microphone access, location tracking, account enumeration and clipboard wallet hijacking.
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Android click-fraud trojans use TensorFlow.js to tap hidden browser ads
Android click-fraud trojans using TensorFlow.js analyze hidden WebView screenshots to tap ads. Infected apps were distributed through Xiaomi GetApps and third-party APK sites, causing battery drain and increased mobile data charges.
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GoldFactory modifies banking apps to spread Android remote-access trojans across Southeast Asia, Group-IB reports
Group-IB said GoldFactory has been distributing modified banking apps across Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia to deploy Android remote-access trojans that abuse accessibility services, and researchers uncovered a pre-release variant called Gigaflower with advanced data-extraction features.
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Google issues December Android security updates, patches 107 flaws including two exploited in the wild
Google released December 2025 Android security patches that fix 107 vulnerabilities across multiple components, including two Framework flaws reported as exploited in the wild; users and manufacturers are urged to apply the 2025-12-01 or 2025-12-05 updates.
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New Android RAT ‘Albiriox’ marketed as MaaS targets banking and crypto apps
A new Android remote access trojan called Albiriox is being sold as malware‑as‑a‑service and targets more than 400 banking, payment and crypto apps using droppers, VNC‑based remote control, accessibility abuses and overlays to conduct on‑device fraud, researchers reported.
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CISA warns of active spyware campaigns targeting messaging app users
CISA warned that threat actors are actively using commercial spyware and remote access trojans to compromise users of mobile messaging apps, citing multiple campaigns that used techniques such as zero‑click exploits, device‑linking QR codes and spoofed apps, and urged high‑value individuals to follow specific security guidance.
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Researchers disclose Sturnus Android banking trojan that can capture messages and take over devices
Security researchers say a new Android banking trojan called Sturnus can capture decrypted messages from apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, present fake bank login screens, and allow remote control of infected devices; ThreatFabric reports the campaign so far is limited to Southern and Central Europe.
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Researchers detail Android RAT ‘Fantasy Hub’ sold as Malware‑as‑a‑Service on Telegram
Security researchers and industry trackers say an Android remote access trojan named Fantasy Hub is being sold on Russian‑language Telegram channels as a Malware‑as‑a‑Service, offering device takeover, SMS interception, APK trojanising, and subscription pricing while mirroring features seen in other Android RATs and banking trojans.
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North Korean-linked group used Google device service to wipe South Korean Android phones
South Korean researchers say the North Korean-linked KONNI group abused Google’s device-management features to remotely factory-reset Android phones, using stolen credentials harvested via phishing and RATs spread over KakaoTalk.
