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Grandoreiro and BTMOB banking trojan activity targeting Windows and Android

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The Grandoreiro and BTMOB trojans are being used in active campaigns against Windows and Android targets across Europe and Latin America, increasing the risk of credential theft, banking theft, and remote control. Grandoreiro is spreading through phishing emails and DLL side-loading while using WebRTC/STUN/ICE-related traffic to blend in with normal conferencing flows. BTMOB is delivered through social engineering, fake Google Play listings, and malicious APK installs, then abuses accessibility services to seize device control. The activity shows two evolving malware families adapting delivery and concealment techniques to reach companies and mobile users in multiple regions.

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Timeline

  1. 27.05.2026 19:10 1 articles · 6h ago

    BTMOB operator advertises pricing and builder access

    Campaign Scope Update

    The BTMOB operator posts a May 1, 2026 update about faster infrastructure and a refined builder, and a shared video advertises the Android RAT with a $1,200 lifetime license. The post positions BTMOB as ready-made malware tooling available to customers seeking rapid campaign deployment.

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  2. 27.05.2026 19:10 2 articles · 6h ago

    WatchGuard and ESET disclose Grandoreiro and BTMOB banking trojan campaigns

    Initial Disclosure

    WatchGuard and ESET identify two active banking trojan campaigns in Latin America and Europe, with Grandoreiro targeting Windows and BTMOB targeting Android. The activity singles out companies in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico, along with mobile users in Brazil, and relies on phishing, DLL side-loading, WebRTC-related components, and fake Google Play distribution to reach victims.

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