"Vultur Android Banking Trojan: New Remote Control and McAfee Disguise Threats"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hacker News
The Vultur Android banking trojan has reappeared with enhanced remote control capabilities, utilizing encrypted communication and legitimate app disguises to evade detection. It is distributed through trojanized dropper apps and employs a technique called telephone-oriented attack delivery. Additionally, the Octo banking trojan has transitioned to a malware-as-a-service operation, offering advanced features such as keylogging and remote access. A new campaign targeting Android users in India distributes malicious APK packages posing as online services, aiming to steal banking information and other confidential data.