New malware turns trusted banking apps into phone hijacking tools — how to stay safe Hackers are taking over legitimate apps with malicious code in order to commit financial fraud and take over your device. Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025
Hackers observed injecting legitimate banking apps with malicious code Poisoned apps are lurking on the internet, so make sure to double-check your sources before downloading anything. TechRadar · Dec 5, 2025
This new malware can literally steal your face to use in fraud — Android and iOS devices both affected, so be on your guard Chinese hackers are stealing biometric data to create deepfakes to log into people's banking apps. TechRadar · Feb 16, 2024
Nasty iPhone, Android malware breaks into your banking apps using your face — here's how it works A new trojan malware, named 'GoldPickaxe,' is capable of tricking users into scanning their faces and gaining access to banking accounts. Luckily, it's not in the US yet. Laptop · Feb 16, 2024