SpyNote malware spies on Android users, steals banking credentials

Hackers are increasingly using a new variant of SpyNote malware to secretly observe and modify infected Android smartphones, according to research published by ThreatFabric on Monday.

SpyNote is a “powerful” spyware family designed to monitor, manage, and modify a device. Its most recent sample, SpyNote.C, has been the first variant to openly target online banking applications, according to ThreatFabric.

The Android spyware is one of the most common malware used by hackers to track a user’s location, steal sensitive information, …

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