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Deep Dive – Vultur, Android Malware
Your cybersecurity experts
Lieuwe Jan Koning
Co-Founder and CTO ON2IT Group
Luca Cipriano
Threat Intel Specialist ON2IT
Rob Maas
Field CTO ON2IT
Vultur Android Malware
Have you ever installed the latest game on your phone and found your money mysteriously gone? Is this just a myth, or is there a frightening reality behind it?
We explore this scenario to uncover the truth. Our host, Lieuwe Jan Koning, leads us through the intricate details of Vultur Android malware, an insidious banking Trojan that sneaks onto your device disguised as legitimate applications.
Rob Maas, the Field CTO of ON2IT, explains the critical steps to prevent such malware from compromising your security. Meanwhile, Luca Cipriano, ON2IT’s Threat Intel Specialist, provides a detailed analysis of how these attacks are orchestrated.
Can you trust apps from the Play Store? What hidden dangers might you be exposing yourself to with each download? This deep dive answers these questions and more.
Episode details
This deep dive of Threat Talks, hosted by Lieuwe Jan Koning, presents an in-depth exploration of the Vultur Android malware, a sophisticated banking Trojan designed to infiltrate your mobile device. The discussion reveals the complexities of how malware like Vultur operates.
From the Security Operations Center floor at ON2IT, Lieuwe introduces the topic by highlighting a common scenario: installing a new game on your phone, only to find your money has disappeared. This scenario sets the stage for a thorough examination of Vultur malware.
Rob Maas discusses the preventive measures that individuals and organizations can take to protect themselves, while Luca Cipriano delves into the technical aspects of the malware, explaining how attackers use droppers to bypass security and deploy malicious payloads.
The episode also covers the importance of being vigilant about the apps you install, the potential risks even from trusted sources like the Play Store, and the latest trends in network communication control.
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