Android users beware, one of the most dangerous banking malware Svpeng has received an update. According to Russian security firm Kaspersky, it has found a new modification of the mobile banking malware family Svpeng - Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Svpeng.ae.
"In this modification, the cybercriminals have added new functionality: it now also works as a keylogger, stealing entered text through the use of accessibility services," warns the company in a blog post.
However, fortunately data suggests that the latest version of malware has still not spread widespread.
Svpeng malware was first detected in the year 2013. It is among the first malware to launch attacks on SMS banking, use phishing pages to overlay other apps to steal credentials, and block devices and demand money.
"In this modification, the cybercriminals have added new functionality: it now also works as a keylogger, stealing entered text through the use of accessibility services," warns the company in a blog post.
However, fortunately data suggests that the latest version of malware has still not spread widespread.
Svpeng malware was first detected in the year 2013. It is among the first malware to launch attacks on SMS banking, use phishing pages to overlay other apps to steal credentials, and block devices and demand money.
