Herodotus is a newly identified Android banking malware that targets financial applications with advanced evasion and data theft capabilities. This malware primarily focuses on stealing sensitive banking credentials and personal information from infected devices, posing a significant threat to mobile banking users worldwide. Herodotus employs sophisticated techniques such as overlay attacks, keylogging, and remote access to bypass security measures and remain undetected. The malware is distributed through malicious apps disguised as legitimate financial tools, often spread via third-party app stores and phishing campaigns. Once installed, Herodotus can intercept SMS messages, capture screenshots, and manipulate banking transactions to siphon funds from victims' accounts. Security researchers emphasize the importance of downloading apps only from trusted sources, keeping devices updated, and using multi-factor authentication to mitigate risks. Organizations and users alike should remain vigilant against this emerging threat to protect financial assets and personal data from cybercriminal exploitation.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:40:11 +0000