New Android Malware CherryBlos Utilizing OCR to Steal Sensitive Data

Jul 29, 2023THNAndroid / Malware A new Android malware strain called CherryBlos has been observed making use of optical character recognition (OCR) techniques to gather sensitive data stored in pictures. CherryBlos, per Trend Micro, is distributed via bogus posts on social media platforms and comes with capabilities to steal cryptocurrency wallet-related credentials and act as…

New Android malware can steal passwords and other data from images — how to stay safe

Cybercriminals continue to come up with clever new tactics to steal your passwords and drain your banking and other financial accounts using Android malware. As reported by BleepingComputer, two new Android malware families named CherryBlos and FakeTrade have been discovered on the Google Play Store by the cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. However, it’s worth noting…

New Android Malware CherryBlos Utilizing OCR to Steal Sensitive Data

Jul 29, 2023THNAndroid / Malware A new Android malware strain called CherryBlos has been observed making use of optical character recognition (OCR) techniques to gather sensitive data stored in pictures. CherryBlos, per Trend Micro, is distributed via bogus posts on social media platforms and comes with capabilities to steal cryptocurrency wallet-related credentials and act as…