Security researchers have uncovered two sophisticated Android banking trojans, Klopatra and Datzbro, targeting users worldwide. Klopatra compromises devices using Hidden VNC for remote control and commercial-grade code protection to evade detection, enabling attackers to steal credentials and drain bank accounts. Meanwhile, the Datzbro trojan targets elderly individuals through deceptive social media campaigns, luring them into installing malware disguised as community applications. Both threats abuse Android's accessibility services to perform fraudulent transactions, record keystrokes, and operate stealthily. These campaigns signify a growing trend of professionalized mobile malware using advanced social engineering and evasion techniques for financial gain.
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Researchers have identified a new cyber espionage group named Phantom Taurus, which has been targeting government and telecommunications entities across multiple regions for over two years. The group, whose activities align with a nation-state's interests, has recently shifted from stealing emails to directly exfiltrating data from SQL databases. A key component of their arsenal is a newly discovered custom malware suite called NET-STAR, designed to compromise IIS web servers. This advanced toolkit uses fileless backdoors and evasion techniques to maintain stealth and persistence on victim networks. The group's unique tactics and custom tools distinguish it as a significant and evolving threat.