A New Breed Of Mobile Threat: GodFather Malware Goes Virtual

A new variant of GodFather malware uses on-device virtualization to hijack banking and crypto apps, creating a virtual environment that mimics the real app. This allows attackers to intercept credentials and bypass security checks, posing a significant threat to financial institutions and users. The technique, currently targeting Turkish financial institutions, highlights the need for robust security strategies to protect against sophisticated client-side breaches.

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