A New Compact Variant Discovered
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Description
Security researchers at Cleafy Labs detected a resurgence of the Medusa banking trojan, which targets Android devices for on-device fraud. The new variant exhibits a lightweight permission set, expanded geographical targeting, and the adoption of droppers for distribution. It introduces capabilities like full-screen overlays and remote app uninstallation while removing some previous functionalities. The malware's evolving tactics, including minimizing permissions for stealth and experimenting with novel distribution methods, underscore its growing threat.