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banking trojan
About this tag
Banking trojans are a persistent threat in the cybersecurity landscape, targeting users to steal sensitive financial credentials. Discussions on WindowsForum cover notable examples such as Emotet, a modular banking trojan that acts as a downloader for other malware, and Zeus (ZBot), a well-known credential-stealing trojan. Recent reports highlight Android banking trojans distributed via the Google Play Store, with malicious apps downloaded over 300,000 times before removal. These trojans often masquerade as legitimate applications to trick users into granting permissions or entering banking details. The forum provides a space for users to share information about emerging threats, removal advice, and best practices for protecting against these sophisticated attacks.
Malicious Android apps that stole sensitive financial data were downloaded over 300,000 times from the Google Play store, according to a report published by researchers at ThreatFabric. They discovered that users had their banking details stolen by seemingly benign-looking apps.
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Original release date: July 20, 2018
Systems Affected
Network Systems
Overview
Emotet is an advanced, modular banking Trojan that primarily functions as a downloader or dropper of other banking Trojans. Emotet continues to be among the most costly and destructive malware affecting state...