New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls

Updated Android malware can hijack calls you make to your bank
An updated Android trojan called FakeCall hijacks bank calls. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Android phone manufacturers and Google need to step up their game on security.
Android Users—New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls, Reroutes To Attackers
Android users take notice. The new and improved "FakeCall" malware convincingly hijacks bank phone calls and redirects them to attackers.
ToxicPanda Malware Targets Banking Apps on Android Devices
The malware’s propagation seems to rely on social engineering tactics, leading users to side-load the app onto their devices. Once installed, ToxicPanda exploits Android’s accessibility services, gaining elevated permissions that allow it to capture sensitive data and perform unauthorized actions.
Android Banking Trojan ToxicPanda Targets Europe
ToxicPanda is a China-linked Android banking trojan spotted targeting over a dozen banks in Europe and Latin America.
Android trojan 'ToxicPanda' can drain bank account
Multiple Android devices have been infected by a new trojan dubbed “ToxicPanda”. It targets bank accounts but adopts new ways to infect.
Android malware "FakeCall" now reroutes bank calls to attackers
A new version of the FakeCall malware for Android hijacks outgoing calls from a user to their bank, redirecting them to the attacker's phone number instead.
Android malware intercepts calls to banks, redirecting victims to fraudulent numbers
First identified in 2022, FakeCall is a malicious piece of software that was developed to hijack bank accounts. It does this by intercepting calls made to
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
FakeCall is a sophisticated Android malware that is now capable of taking control of your phone and rerouting calls to fraudulent numbers.
New Android Banking Malware 'ToxicPanda' Targets Users with Fraudulent Money Transfers
ToxicPanda is believed to be the work of a Chinese-speaking threat actor, with the malware sharing foundational similarities with another Android malware dubbed TgToxic, which can steal credentials and funds from crypto wallets. TgToxic was documented by Trend Micro in early 2023.
This powerful Android trojan can compromise your bank account
This is a nasty trojan with highly specialized code. It’s an evolution of an older malware family called TgToxic, but this version has a laser-like focus on financial fraud. Tox
New Android Malware Silently Hijacks Your Bank Calls & Feeds Conversations to Hackers
In the first quarter of 2024, researchers found 389,178 malware and unwanted software installation packages on Android devices. The situation didn’t improve in the second quarter, with 367,418 malicious installation packages detected,
Dangerous Android banking malware looks to trick victims with fake money transfers
ToxicPanda can initiate money transfers and even grab MFA codes The banking trojan is targeting consumers in Europe and Latin ...
This Dangerous Android Malware Can Rob Your Bank Accounts: How To Stay Safe
ToxicPanda, a dangerous Android malware, targets bank accounts by impersonating trusted apps. It bypasses security, allowing ...
This Android malware remotely takes over your phone to steal money
Cybersecurity researchers recently discovered a new Android malware that aims to steal money from bank accounts. Called ToxicPanda, the banking trojan commonly spreads through sideloading and ...
Urgent Android warning over new bank raiding attack that takes almost complete control of phones and listens to calls
ANDROID phones are at the heart of a new malware attack that sees hackers take “almost complete control” of people’s devices.