Android again under attack

The iBanking malware, quite possibly the most expensive and capable Android malware the world has yet seen, is for sale for only $500 and that includes tech support.

It has evolved from a simple SMS-stealer to become a highly capable application that records audio within the range of a device's microphone, steals contacts, and records, uploads and redirects phone calls.

Most Android malware such as the Zeus (ZITMO) banking trojan were easily removed, but with the latest upgrade, iBanking could access the platforms' file system, hide application code, and send SMS and prevent removal of the malware if administrator rights were enabled on the infected device.



Infections happened over social media networks, phishing sites and via pop-up messages generated by Windows trojans.