Tag: #MalwareAlert
A new WhatsApp-based malware campaign is actively spreading Astaroth, a well-known banking trojan, by abusing user trust and contact lists. The attack uses malicious ZIP files sent directly through WhatsApp chats, allowing the malware to propagate automatically from one victim to another. Once a user opens the ZIP file and runs the embedded content, the […]
In São Paulo, a small café owner relies on WhatsApp Web to talk to her customers. It’s her go-to tool for sending updates, taking orders, and sharing promotions. When she finds a Chrome extension that promises to “schedule messages” and “boost customer engagement,” she installs it without a second thought. But what she doesn’t know […]
The Crocodilus banking Trojan is fast emerging as one of the most dangerous malware threats to Android users in 2025. Initially spotted in Turkey in March 2025, the Trojan has expanded to Poland, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, India, and even the United States, targeting cryptocurrency wallets and mobile banking apps with a mix of technical […]