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ANDROID BANKING MALWARE: SOPHISTICATED TROJANS VS. FAKE BANKING APPS

January 17, 2019

In this white paper, we will provide insight into the two most prevalent types of Android banking malware to date – sophisticated banking Trojans and fake banking apps – and compare their different approaches to achieving the same malicious goal. At the same time, we will explore the impact of those approaches on potential victims. Having identified the tactics of both categories, we will provide advice for users on how to stay safe from Android banking malware.

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