Hirudo Android Trojan Exploits Patched Banking Apps to Bypass In-App Security Measures

Cybersecurity researchers have identified the Hirudo Android trojan, which replaces legitimate banking apps with patched versions to bypass in-app security checks. The Dutch firm ThreatFabric discovered this method, marking a significant escalation in financial fraud tactics.

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android banking trojan called Hirudo that works by replacing legitimate banking apps with purpose-built patched versions designed to bypass security checks from inside the app itself, marking a new escalation in financial fraud. 

Dutch mobile security company ThreatFabric said it identified replacements for eight Indonesian banking

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