Perseus Android malware family actively distributed in the wild
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The Perseus Android malware family is being actively distributed in the wild, putting infected devices at risk of device takeover and financial fraud. It spreads through dropper apps on phishing sites and uses Accessibility-based remote sessions to control devices, steal credentials, and hide activity. The malware targets users in Turkey and Italy and can also monitor notes and authorize fraudulent transactions through a C2 panel.
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19.03.2026 14:43 2 articles · 2mo ago
Perseus Android malware disclosed with active in-the-wild distribution
Initial DisclosureCybersecurity researchers disclosed Perseus, a new Android malware family that is actively distributed in the wild for device takeover and financial fraud. The malware is built on Cerberus and Phoenix, spreads through dropper apps on phishing sites and IPTV-themed lures, and uses Accessibility-based remote sessions, overlay attacks, keystroke capture, note monitoring, and C2 commands to steal credentials and authorize fraudulent transactions. Campaigns have primarily targeted Turkey and Italy, with additional activity affecting Poland, Germany, France, the U.A.E., and Portugal.
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- New Perseus Android Banking Malware Monitors Notes Apps to Extract Sensitive Data — thehackernews.com — 19.03.2026 14:43
- New Perseus Android Banking Malware Monitors Notes Apps to Extract Sensitive Data — thehackernews.com — 19.03.2026 14:43