Malware alert infographic: Android phone with Herodotus icon mimicking typing, arrows to bypassed biometrics; protective shields for antivirus and verification, with "Secure Your Mobile" warning banner.

Herodotus, a new Android banking trojan, combines elements of Brokewell with advanced evasion tactics, targeting users in Italy and Brazil. Offered as Malware-as-a-Service by K1R0, it infects via side-loading or SMiShing, using a dropper to bypass Android restrictions and enable Accessibility Services.

Malware alert infographic: Android phone with Herodotus icon mimicking typing, arrows to bypassed biometrics; protective shields for antivirus and verification, with "Secure Your Mobile" warning banner.Malware alert infographic: Android phone with Herodotus icon mimicking typing, arrows to bypassed biometrics; protective shields for antivirus and verification, with "Secure Your Mobile" warning banner.

Once installed, it harvests credentials through fake overlays on banking apps and intercepts SMS for 2FA. Uniquely, Herodotus mimics human typing by inputting text character-by-character with random delays, fooling behavioral biometrics detection.

Malware alert infographic: Android phone with Herodotus icon mimicking typing, arrows to bypassed biometrics; protective shields for antivirus and verification, with "Secure Your Mobile" warning banner.Malware alert infographic: Android phone with Herodotus icon mimicking typing, arrows to bypassed biometrics; protective shields for antivirus and verification, with "Secure Your Mobile" warning banner.

Protect yourself: Avoid suspicious downloads, use antivirus with behavioral analysis, and enable app verification. This highlights the need for advanced security against evolving mobile threats.

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