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Konfety Android Malware

Jul 28, 2025 3:08:29 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Evolving Threat, Konfety malware, Android evasion techniques, ad fraud operations, secondary DEX files, runtime injection, mobile security analysis, hidden APK components, mobile threat evolution, dynamic code loading, malware obfuscation

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Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: Campaigns abusing the CaramelAds SDK

Executive Summary

Konfety, a longstanding mobile malware, has resurfaced with enhanced evasion capabilities, including dynamic code loading and multi-layered obfuscation, to facilitate ad fraud while evading detection on Android devices. This evolution underscores the persistent challenge of concealed malicious logic in mobile applications, demanding advanced scrutiny from security teams.

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Atomic Stealer Evolves

Jul 25, 2025 2:47:25 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware-As-A-Service, Evolving Threat, Spear Phishing, Cryptocurrency Theft, macOS security, Atomic macOS Stealer, AMOS malware, macOS backdoor, persistent access, Moonlock cybersecurity

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Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency, Freelancers, Artists
Regions Targeted: United States, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada, others
Related Families: None

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New MacOS.ZuRu Variant Discovered

Jul 22, 2025 3:05:50 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Evolving Threat, Malware Analysis, Cybersecurity Threat, MacOS malware, ZuRu malware, Termius trojan, macOS security, backdoor threat, SSH client attack, Khepri C2, developer security

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Verticals Targeted: IT, software development  
Regions Targeted: None specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

A new variant of the macOS.ZuRu malware, first identified in 2021, was discovered, leveraging a trojanized Termius application to deploy a modified Khepri C2 beacon, targeting developers and IT professionals. This sophisticated backdoor employs advanced techniques to evade detection and establish persistent remote access.

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Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Targets US Banks

Jul 18, 2025 2:08:41 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Banker, Banking Trojan, Anatsa, Android Malware, overlay attacks, Google Play Store, credential theft, North America, financial fraud, device takeover, mobile banking

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Verticals Targeted: Financial
Regions Targeted: US, Canada
Related Families: None

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NimDoor MacOS Malware

Jul 14, 2025 2:34:09 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, North Korea, Stealer, Infostealer, Cryptocurrency, social engineering, Stardust Chollima, NimDoor, AppleScript, MacOS malware, Web3, Nim, Zoom phishing

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Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency
Regions Targeted: Not Specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

NimDoor is a sophisticated MacOS malware deployed by North Korea-linked threat actors, likely Stardust Chollima, targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organizations. Utilizing Nim and C++ binaries, AppleScript, and social engineering via fake Zoom updates, NimDoor employs process injection, WebSocket communications, and signal-based persistence to steal sensitive data.

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BERT Ransomware

Jul 11, 2025 2:02:09 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Europe, REvil, Healthcare, Asia, Babuk, Technology, Emerging Threat, PowerShell, Evolving Threat, Event Services, United States, BERT ransomware

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Verticals Targeted: Healthcare, Technology
Regions Targeted: Asia, Europe, United States
Related Families: REvil, Babuk

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SparkKitty Trojan Targets Mobile Users with Cross-Platform Espionage

Jul 8, 2025 12:50:14 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android Malware, Cryptocurrency Theft, SparkKitty, iOS malware, App Store, Southeast Asia, SparkCat, Trojan malware, photo exfiltration

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Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency, Gambling, Adult Entertainment
Regions Targeted: Southeast Asia, China
Related Families: SparkCat

Executive Summary

SparkKitty, a Trojan malware targeting iOS and Android devices, infiltrates official app stores and untrusted websites to steal images from device galleries, primarily aiming to capture cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases. Active since early 2024, it poses a significant threat to users in Southeast Asia and China.

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Godfather Evolves With Advanced On-Device Virtualization Capabilities

Jun 30, 2025 1:56:44 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Evolving Threat, Android Malware, Godfather Malware, Mobile Banking Trojan, on-device virtualization, cryptocurrency app attacks, accessibility service abuse, overlay attacks, mobile security threats, banking app hijacking

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Verticals Targeted: Financial
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

Industry researchers have identified an advanced evolution of the Godfather banking trojan, which employs on-device virtualization to hijack mobile banking and cryptocurrency applications on Android devices. This sophisticated technique allows attackers to monitor and control user interactions within a virtualized app environment, posing a significant threat to mobile security.

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