Intel Name: A new android banking trojan masquerades as utility and banking apps in india
Date of Scan: December 13, 2024
Impact: Medium
Summary: “A New Android Banking Trojan Masquerades as Utility and Banking Apps in India” discusses the discovery of a new Android banking trojan targeting Indian users, identified by McAfee Mobile Research Team. This malware disguises itself as utility or banking apps, such as gas or electricity services, to steal sensitive information. The trojan exploits the urgency of utility-related messages, like warnings about service disconnections, to trick users into acting quickly. So far, it has infected 419 devices, intercepted nearly 5,000 SMS messages, and stolen over 600 pieces of bank-related personal information. McAfee Mobile Security detects the threat as Android/Banker, with numbers expected to rise as campaigns continue.
