New Android Malware Is Emptying People's Bank Accounts—Here's How to Protect Yourself

A scary piece of malware just got a lot more terrifying this week. Security firm Comodo reports that "Tordow," a banking Trojan first uncovered in September 2016, received a massive update this December. The new "Tordow 2.0" hack stands out among other types of malware because it has the ability to gain root access on Android devices. This makes Tordow 2.0 especially vicious, as it enables the malware to do the following: steal login credentials empty out online bank accounts make phone calls and control SMS texts act as ransomware visit websites reboot your phone encrypt and/or rename files... more

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