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Hirudo Android malware replaces banking apps to evade security checks

A new Android malware called Hirudo steals bank account credentials by replacing legitimate banking apps with modified versions that disable security checks.

Excerpt from the primary source: BleepingComputer

Who is affected

Home users · Small businesses

Affected technology: Android

What you should do · Be aware

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Hirudo Android malware replaces banking apps to evade security checks BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com · Oct 14, 2026 · Primary source
Severity: ElevatedAction: Be aware

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