Hirudo Android malware replaces banking apps to evade security checks

October 12, 2026 · 10:53 am 3 sources

Image: Help Net Security

Coverage

Coverage

• Low-cost Android phones are arriving with malware that owners can’t uninstall
  Help Net Security · October 12, 2026 10:53
  People who buy low-cost Android phones from online marketplaces may be carrying malware that was placed on the device before it reached them, Bitdefender has found. The campaign, dubbed Midnight Mimosa, runs on budget Android devices from different brands built on MediaTek platforms. The malware…
• Hirudo Android malware replaces banking apps to evade security checks
  BleepingComputer · October 14, 2026 11:41
  A new Android malware called Hirudo steals bank account credentials by replacing legitimate banking apps with modified versions that disable security checks. [...]

More coverage

• Low-Cost Android Phones Ship With Preinstalled Malware That Turns Them Into Residential Proxies
  The Hacker News · October 13, 2026 06:00
  Low-cost Android smartphones have been shipped with malicious software baked into the device firmware, allowing bad actors to covertly install apps, conduct ad fraud, and turn devices into residential proxies. The activity, which targets Android devices built on MediaTek platforms across several…