A new type of Android banking trojan has emerged that can bypass encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to steal users’ banking credentials. As per security researchers at ThreatFabric, the new trojan, called Sturnus, possesses dangerous abilities even though it is still in its testing phase.
The researchers warn that Sturnus has already been configured with targets against financial institutions across Southern and Central Europe, suggesting that preparations for a broader campaign are underway. The malware is also said to be…