WhatsApp Worm Distributes Astaroth Banking Trojan in Brazil

WhatsApp Worm Distributes Astaroth Banking Trojan in Brazil

First seen 8 Jan 2026, 19:50 UTC Thehackernews 58% similarity 48.8

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A new cyberattack has emerged in Brazil, where a WhatsApp worm is spreading the Astaroth banking Trojan. This attack leverages trusted tools and workflows to bypass traditional security defenses, highlighting the need for Zero Trust and AI-powered cloud security solutions to mitigate such threats.

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