New Rokarolla Android Malware Hits 217 Banking Apps
A fake Chrome download could hand a stranger full control of your phone. So could a bogus TikTok app. Security researchers at Zimperium just uncovered a new Android banking trojan that does exactly that. The newly identified Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency apps, backed by 137 remote commands. This isn't a typical credential stealer. Rokarolla locks onto
NFCShare Android Malware Spreads via Fake Bank Apps
A strain of Android malware called NFCShare is spreading through fake banking app updates, and it has a particularly deceptive trick up its sleeve. Rather than stealing card details through a data breach or a keylogger, it uses your phone's own near-field communication chip against you. The NFCShare Android malware campaign has expanded significantly since mid-May 2026, now targeting customers
North Korea’s BirdCall Android Malware Targets Defectors Focus
A North Korean hacking group has hidden spyware inside the apps of a small regional gaming platform — and the targets are people who fled the regime. Researchers have linked the campaign to ScarCruft, a state-backed group with a long history of surveilling defectors. The discovery of BirdCall Android malware embedded in legitimate game downloads marks a troubling evolution in
