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New Android Malware 'Sturnus' Steals Banking Credentials and Encrypted Chats

New Android Malware 'Sturnus' Steals Banking Credentials and Encrypted Chats

First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new Android banking trojan named Sturnus, capable of stealing banking credentials and accessing encrypted messages from apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The malware operates by capturing on-screen content and can take full control of infected devices, posing a significant risk to users, particularly in Europe.

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