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New Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking, crypto apps

2 hours ago

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A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using 137 remote commands. Discovered by Zimperium's zLabs, the malware can steal lock-screen PINs, read and send SMS messages, and access crypto wallet funds.

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  • Rokarolla is a new Android banking trojan that targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications.Confirmed by multiple sources · BleepingComputer, The Next Web
  • The malware uses an extensive set of 137 commands.Confirmed by multiple sources · BleepingComputer, The Next Web
  • Rokarolla can steal lock-screen PINs, read and send SMS messages, and steal crypto wallet funds.Reported by a single source · The Next Web
  • The trojan was discovered by security researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs.Reported by a single source · The Next Web
  • The malware is named after its command-and-control infrastructure.Reported by a single source · The Next Web

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