Security News > 2022 > February > New Xenomorph Android malware targets customers of 56 banks
A new malware called Xenomorph distributed through Google Play Store has infected more than 50,000 Android devices to steal banking information.
Researchers at fraud and cybercrime prevention company ThreatFabric analyzing Xenomorph found code that is similar to Alien banking trojan.
Banking trojans like Xenomorph aim to steal sensitive financial information, take over accounts, perform unauthorized transactions, and operators then sell the stolen data to interested buyers.
The Xenomorph malware entered the Google Play Store via generic performance-boosting applications such as the "Fast Cleaner", which counts 50,000 installations.
It still represents a significant threat as it can fulfill its info-stealing purpose and it targets no less than 56 different European banks.
To steer clear from Android malware that lurks in the Play Store, users should avoid installing apps that carry promises that are too good to be true.
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