"FjordPhantom Android Malware Uses Virtualization to Evade Detection"

FjordPhantom, a new Android malware, was discovered using virtualization to execute malicious code in a container and avoid detection. Promon discovered the malware, which is currently spreading via emails, SMS, and messaging apps targeting banking apps in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. Victims are tricked into downloading what seem to be legitimate banking apps but contain malicious code that runs in a virtual environment to attack the real banking app. FjordPhantom's goal is to steal online banking credentials and manipulate transactions through on-device fraud. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the new FjordPhantom Android malware.

Bleeping Computer reports "FjordPhantom Android Malware Uses Virtualization to Evade Detection"

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