You Won’t Believe What a New Malware Does to Androids!

Key Points

1. The malware, identified by Zimperium, uses a virtualization-based approach instead of traditional phishing techniques.

2. It installs a primary application to establish a virtualization infrastructure, allowing real-time control.

3. The 'GodFather' malware primarily targets around 500 financial applications, including major banks and crypto platforms.

4. Countries like the U.S., Turkey, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Spain, France, and Italy are heavily affected.

5. Attackers exploit vulnerabilities using various techniques, emphasizing the need for heightened cybersecurity measures.