New Android Malware Targets PayPal, CapitalOne App UsersResearchers warn that the EventBot Android malware, which targets over 200 financial apps, could be the “next big mobile malware.”
An Android mobile malware has been uncovered that steals payment data from users of popular financial apps like PayPal, Barclays, CapitalOne and more.
The infostealer, called EventBot, has targeted users of more than 200 different banking, money-transfer services and general cryptocurrency wallet apps. First identified in March 2020, EventBot’s still in early development – but researchers warn that it’s rapidly evolving with new versions being released every few days.
April 30, 2020