2024-02-17 04:18:45
Internet security company Group-IB shared that a Trojan horse program “GoldDigger” recently appeared in the iOS version, which can collect users’ Face ID and private information, and can even intercept text messages and steal bank account information. The public is reminded to be careful and not to install from unknown sources. phone profile. The research team speculates that this is a new currency theft technology, and most of the victims are currently concentrated in Asia.
Group-IB, a network security company, recently shared on its blog that a Trojan program “GoldDigger” initially only had an Android version and attacked the online banks of 50 financial companies in Vietnam. However, the program has continued to evolve and is now attacking the Asia-Pacific. Banking Trojans in various regions, and an iOS version has recently appeared.
Group-IB stated that the iOS version of “GoldDigger” can collect users’ Face ID and identity document information, and may even intercept transaction verification text messages, access users’ bank account information without authorization, and steal bank information. .
Group-IB pointed out that “GoldDigger” is distributed through many methods, including using Apple’s testing platform and social engineering programs to lure users to install mobile device management (MDM) profiles. Once installed, the Trojan can be deployed remotely Remotely control the victim’s device and steal sensitive information, such as bank information.
Group-IB also said that the Trojan program “GoldDigger” should have been developed by a malicious group code-named “GoldFactory”. Currently, the victims are mostly concentrated in Asia, mainly Vietnam and Thailand, but it has now expanded to other countries. The research team believes that this should be a new currency theft technique because it has never been seen in previous fraud operations.
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