MaliBot Banking Trojan Targets Android Users in Italy and Spain
F5 Labs discovered new Android-based information-stealing malware, dubbed MaliBot. It was spotted targeting online banking and cryptocurrency wallet users in Italy and Spain. Some of the banks targeted by MaliBot using this approach include UniCredit, Santander, CaixaBank, and CartaBCC. Due to the malware’s adaptability and the power it offers attackers over the device, it could theoretically be used for more than just stealing credentials and bitcoin.