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    Our innovative research and fraud solutions don’t go unnoticed by the outside world. Several news websites have covered our work, here are some highlights.

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    2025

    May 6, 2025 - American Banker
    Barclays looks for collaborators on a 'kill chain' to fight fraud
    April 3, 2025 - Cryptoast

    Attention, le nouveau virus Crocodilus peut voler vos cryptos sur Android

    April 2, 2025 - EL PAIS

    Crocodilus, el troyano que vulnera los datos de celulares Android y prende las alarmas entre los expertos

    April 1, 2025 - Crypto Daily

    New Android Malware ‘Crocodilus’ is Snapping Up Crypto Funds

    March 31, 2025 - CryptoTvPlus

    The ‘Crocodilus’ Android malware hijacks devices to steal crypto

    March 31, 2025 - Threats Bank

    Crocodilus: New Android Malware Targets Crypto Wallets with Clever Social Engineering

    March 31, 2025 - Cointelegraph

    Android malware ‘Crocodilus’ can take over phones to steal crypto

    March 31, 2025 - 01net

    Gare à Crocodilus, le nouveau virus qui cherche à piller votre compte bancaire et voler vos cryptos

    March 31, 2025 - Crypto News

    New ‘Crocodilus’ Android Malware Steals Sensitive Crypto Wallet Credentials: Research

    March 31, 2025 - CYBERSRC

    Crocodilus Mobile Banking Trojan: A Deep Dive into the Next Evolution of Android Malware

    March 31, 2025 - Security Week

    Crocodilus’ Android Banking Trojan Allows Device Takeover, Data Theft

    March 31, 2025 - CRIPTOINFORME

    Malware Crocodilus: La nueva amenaza que pone en peligro las billeteras cripto en todo el mundo

    March 30, 2025 - Cozumpark

    Android Trojanı Crocodilus, Türk Kullanıcıları Hedef Alıyor

    March 29, 2025 - The Hacker News

    New Android Trojan Crocodilus Abuses Accessibility to Steal Banking and Crypto Credentials

    March 29, 2025 - Security Affairs

    Experts warn of the new sophisticate Crocodilus mobile banking Trojan

    March 29, 2025 - PRDT Finance
    🐊 Crocodilus Malware: A Rising Threat to Your Crypto Wallet
     
    March 17, 2025 - The Guardian

    What’s in their (digital) wallets? The scammers loading up phones with stolen cards

    February 18, 2025 - KrebsonSecurity

    How Phished Data Turns into Apple & Google Wallets

     
     

    2024

    December 5, 2024 - The Saas News

    ThreatFabric Secures Funding from Rabo Investments

    December 4, 2024 - Finextra

    Rabobank invests in ThreatFabric

    December 4, 2024 - The Paypers
    ThreatFabric secures additional funding in seed round extension
    December 4, 2024 - Silicon Canals

    Amsterdam’s ThreatFabric raises additional funds from Rabo Investments to enhance banking security

    December 4, 2024 - FStech

    Rabobank invests in fraud detection firm ThreatFabric

    November 21, 2024 - Security.nl
    Criminals relay NFC traffic to front men to commit fraud
    November 20, 2024 - Bank Info Security

    Criminals 'Ghost Tap' NFC for Payment Cash-Out Attacks

    November 20, 2024 - Bleeping Computer

    New Ghost Tap attack abuses NFC mobile payments to steal money

     

    November 20, 2024 - The Hacker News

    Ghost Tap: Hackers Exploiting NFCGate to Steal Funds via Mobile Payments

    November 1, 2024 - gbhackers
    LightSpy iOS Malware Enhanced with 28 New Destructive Plugins
    October 31, 2024 - Security Week

    Recent Version of LightSpy iOS Malware Packs Destructive Capabilities

    October 31, 2024 - The Hacker News

    New LightSpy Spyware Version Targets iPhones with Increased Surveillance Tactics

    October 31, 2024 - Infosecurity Magazine

    New LightSpy Spyware Targets iOS with Enhanced Capabilities

    October 31, 2024 - Security Online

    ThreatFabric Reveals Dangerous Upgrades in LightSpy Spyware – 28 Plugins Targeting iOS Devices

    September 24, 2024 - The Hacker News

    New Octo2 Android Banking Trojan Emerges with Device Takeover Capabilities

    September 24, 2024 - All Hacker News

    New Octo2 Android Banking Trojan Emerges with Device Takeover Capabilities

    September 24, 2024 - Bleeping Computer

    New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome

    September 24, 2024 - Infosecurity Magazine

    New Octo2 Malware Variant Threatens Mobile Banking Security

    September 24, 2024 - MondoUomo
    Octo2: The New Threat to Global Financial Security  
    September 3, 2024 - The Hacker News
    Rocinate Trojan Poses as Banking Apps to Steal Sensitive Data from Brazilian Android Users
    August 29, 2024 - SecurityOnline info

    Rocinante Banking Malware: Keylogging, Phishing, and Full Device Takeover

    August 28, 2024 - Cybrmonk

    Rocinante: The trojan horse that wanted to fly

     
    August 7, 2024 - The Hacker News
    Chameleon Android Banking Trojan Targets Users Through Fake CRM App
    August 7, 2024 - Dark Reading
    Chameleon Banking Trojan Makes a Comeback Cloaked as CRM App
    July 23, 2024 - UK Finance

    Device takeover fraud: a cheat code for fraudsters, a rising threat for financial institutions

    June 7, 2024 - The Hacker News

    LightSpy Spyware's macOS Variant Found with Advanced Surveillance Capabilities

    May 31, 2024 - techradar

    Dangerous LightSpy malware is now targeting macOS devices — here's what we know

    May 30, 2024 - Bleeping Computer

    macOS version of elusive 'LightSpy' spyware tool discovered

     
    May 30, 2024 - Securityaffairs

    EXPERTS FOUND A MACOS VERSION OF THE SOPHISTICATED LIGHTSPY SPYWARE

    May 30, 2024 - cybernews
    Tentacles of notorious spyware tool LightSpy ensnare macOS
    May 6, 2024 - PolySwarm

    Brokewell Android Banking Trojan

    April 26, 2024 - Computer Security News IT

    La minaccia Brokewell, il malware che controlla i dispositivi Android

    April 26, 2024 - The Hacker News

    New 'Brokewell' Android Malware Spread Through Fake Browser Updates

    April 26, 2024 - HackHunting

    Brokewell – Unknown Malware family Discovered to target Banking Applications

    April 25, 2024 - Bleeping Computer

    New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data

     
    April 25, 2024 - 01net

    Nouvelle menace sur Android : le malware Brokewell veut dévaliser votre compte bancaire

     

    April 25, 2024 - Huntress

    LightSpy Malware Variant Targeting macOS

     
    March 9, 2024 - Biometric Update

    Digital transformation unlocks biometrics market opportunities

    February 19, 2024 - Candid Technology

    Anatsa trojan resurfaces; targets Slovakia, Slovenia and Czech Republic

    February 19, 2024 - Bleeping Computer

    Anatsa Android malware downloaded 150,000 times via Google Play

    February 19, 2024 - Security.nl
    Malware in Google Play Store specially adapted for Samsung phones
    February 19, 2024 - Forbes
    Anatsa Malware Caught Targeting Samsung Galaxy Users—Report
    February 19, 2024 - The Hacker News

    Anatsa Android Trojan Bypasses Google Play Security, Expands Reach to New Countries

    February 19, 2024 - Infosecurity Magazine

    Anatsa Banking Trojan Resurfaces, Targets European Banks

    2023

    December 24, 2023 - Silicon Angle
    New Chameleon Android malware variant emerges with fingerprint lock bypass capability
    December 22, 2023 - Biometric Update
    Malware variant won’t compromise mobile biometrics, but it will neuter the code
    December 22, 2023 - Techradar
    Chameleon Android malware disables fingerprint unlock feature to steal your PIN
    December 22, 2023 - SC Magazine
    Updated Chameleon Android banking trojan emerges
    December 21, 2023 - Dark Reading
    Chameleon Android Trojan Offers Biometric Bypass
    November 17, 2023 - ABC News

    How cybercriminals are using bogus login pages to steal your banking information

    November 6, 2023 - Bleeping Computer

    Cybercrime service bypasses Android security to install malware

    November 6, 2023 - The Hacker News

    SecuriDropper: New Android Dropper-as-a-Service Bypasses Google's Defenses

    October 4, 2023 - The Hacker News

    Researchers Link DragonEgg Android Spyware to LightSpy iOS Surveillanceware

    October 4, 2023 - Infosecurity Magazine
    LightSpy iPhone Spyware Linked to Chinese APT41 Group
    September 26, 2023 - The Hacker News

    Xenomorph Banking Trojan: A New Variant Targeting 35+ U.S. Financial Institutions

    September 26, 2023 - Security Week

    Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Targeting Users in US, Canada

    September 26, 2023 - Security Affairs

    Xenomorph Malware is back after months of hiatus and expands the lists of targets

    September 25, 2023 - Dark Reading

    Xenomorph Android Malware Targets Customers of 30 US Banks

    August 3, 2023 - Krebs on Security

    How Malicious Android Apps Slip Into Disguise

    June 29, 2023 - Fox News
    Android users at risk as banking trojan targets more apps
    June 28, 2023 - Security Week

    Anatsa Banking Trojan Delivered via Google Play Targets Android Users in US, Europe

    June 27, 2023 - InfoSecurity Magazine

    Anatsa Banking Trojan Targets Banks in US, UK and DACH Region

    June 26, 2023 - Bleeping Computer

    Anatsa Android trojan now steals banking info from users in US, UK

    June 7, 2023 - The Paypers
    Navigating the contradictions of frictionless online journeys
    May 12, 2023 - Tech.eu

    Add another fraud fighter for the financial services sector list as ThreatFabric nets €11.5 million

    May 11, 2023 - PYMNTS

    ThreatFabric Raises $12.5 Million to Grow Fraud Detection Solution

    May 11, 2023 - FinExtra
    ABN Amro co-leads €11.5 million seed round in ThreatFabric
    February 7, 2023 - PYMNTS

    Banks Challenged to Strengthen User Authentication as Malware Threat Intensifies

    January 20, 2023 - The Paypers
    Voice of the Industry: The end of the silver bullet era in fraud prevention
    January 6, 2023 - The Record

    SpyNote malware spies on Android users, steals banking credentials

    2022

    October 12, 2022 - The Hacker News
    Hackers Using Vishing to Trick Victims into Installing Android Banking Malware
    October 8, 2022 - The Hacker News
    These Dropper Apps On Play Store Targeting Over 200 Banking and Cryptocurrency Wallets
    August 17, 2022 - The Hacker News

    Cybercriminals Developing BugDrop Malware to Bypass Android Security Features

    August 17, 2022 - Bleeping Computer
    Malware devs already bypassed Android 13's new security feature
    May 31, 2022 - The Hacker News
    Latest Mobile Malware Report Suggests On-Device Fraud is on the Rise
    May 27, 2022 - Daily Mail
    The malicious apps that become spies inside your phone: We download them for everything from games to fitness… But experts warn some have spyware that could cost you THOUSANDS
    April 22, 2022 - Malwarebytes
    Xenomorph banking Trojan downloaded over 50,000 times from Play Store
    April 8, 2022 - The Hacker News
    New Octo Banking Trojan Spreading via Fake Apps on Google Play Store
    February 23, 2022 - ZDNet
    This Android malware hid inside an app downloaded 50,000 times from Google Play Store
    February 22, 2022 - Genbeta
    This Trojan for Android is being a nightmare for banks like BBVA, Santander or CaixaBank: this is Xenomorph
    February 22, 2022 - Computerhoy (Spanish)
    If you have this cleaning app on your mobile, delete it right now, it is a Trojan
    February 21, 2022 - Bleeping Computer
    New Xenomorph Android malware targets customers of 56 banks
    February 21, 2022 - The Hacker News
    New Android Banking Trojan Spreading via Google Play Store Targets Europeans

    2021

    December 6, 2021 - Mcafee
    Before You Download: Steer Clear of Malicious Android Apps
    December 1, 2021 - The Sun UK

    Android warning to DELETE these Google Play store apps NOW as they were `secretly banking trojan malware`

    November 29, 2021 - Ars Technica
    Google Play apps downloaded 300,000 times stole bank credentials
    November 21, 2021 - Nu.nl
    Thousands of installations of rogue software after wave of deceptive text messages
    September 27, 2021 - The Hacker News
    New Android Malware Steals Financial Data from 378 Banking and Wallet Apps
    September 13, 2021 - Express UK
    Android warning: Popular banking apps targeted by 'damaging' new threat - don't ignore it
    August 3, 2021 - Yahoo
    This Android malware steals your data in the most devious way
    July 30, 2021 - Techtudo (Portuguese)
    New Android malware records phone screen and steals app passwords
    July 29, 2021 - The Hacker News
    New Android Malware Uses VNC to Spy and Steal Passwords from Victims
    July 29, 2021 - The Record
    New Android malware records smartphones via VNC to steal passwords
    April 26, 2021 - Accenture
    Exploiting multi-factor authentication: Criminals further evolving their tactics to compromise protected accounts

    2020

    August 17, 2020 - Chip (DE)
    Disguised as a Google update: Dangerous Android malware steals data and passwords - here's how to protect yourself
    July 21, 2020 - Tech Radar
    New Android malware targets over 300 different apps - with a focus on dating and social media
    July 17, 2020 - Wired (Italian)
    The new Android malware that steals data from 337 apps
    April 26, 2020 - ZDNET
    Android malware can steal Google Authenticator 2FA codes
    April 25, 2020 - PCMAG
    Android Malware Can Steal 2FA Codes From Google Authenticator App
    February 28, 2020 - TechRadar Pro
    Android banking trojan steals Google two-factor authentication codes

    2019

    July 8, 2019 - Forbes
    Android Warning: New Malware 'Screen Records' Banking Apps To Steal Passwords

    2018

    October 10, 2018 - Techtarget
    How is Android Accessibility Service affected by a banking Trojan?
    July 20, 2018 - Bleeping Computer
    Droppers Is How Android Malware Keeps Sneaking Into the Play Store

    2017

    November 2, 2017 - Kaspersky
    LokiBot: If not stealing, then extorting
    August 23, 2017 - The Register
    Banking trojan-slingers slip past Google Play's malware defences
    August 23, 2017 - IBTimes
    Android users beware: Notorious 'BankBot' Trojan hits Google app store to drain accounts

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