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Smartphone lies on a surface with scattered papers, near a storefront with a banking app logo.

Hirudo Trojan Exploits Patched Banking Apps to Evade Security Checks

Meet Hirudo, a sneaky Trojan that's exploiting patched banking apps to slip past security checks and wreak havoc on unsuspecting users. This malicious mastermind combines credential theft, device takeover, and even camera capture to pull off its dastardly heists.

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Rokarolla Trojan Enables Unseen Banking Fraud via Device Takeover

Meet Rokarolla, a sneaky Android banking trojan that's taking device takeover to a whole new level, allowing scammers to isolate and exploit victims like never before. This malicious malware doesn't just steal credentials - it gives attackers total control over your phone.

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Dimly lit server room with brightly lit devices in the foreground.

Dutch Police Disrupt Mystery Botnet, Seize 17M Devices

Dutch police have successfully dismantled a massive mystery botnet, freeing a staggering 17 million devices from its control. This significant disruption was made possible by tracing around 200 servers to the Netherlands and having the hosting provider shut them down.

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