Godfather Malware Can Be Dangerous For Your Android Banking Apps: Here’s What We Know | Tech News

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 10:00 IST

Android malware like Godfather have been upgraded to target devices via banking apps without alarming the person or using any other methods.

Banking apps are the prime target for this dangerous malware

Android malware threats are getting scarier and the new version of a dangerous malware is causing havoc in the security arena. The godfather malware, according to researchers, has got a new upgrade which makes it even more worrying because of how easily it can dupe people into sharing their banking details. 

The details about the new version come via Zimperium which even talks about how the malware is able to bypass the stringent app security from Google and operates like a legitimate app in the background. The biggest worry is that any regular login that you make for your banking apps can be captured by the attacker. 

The Godfather Malware Upgrade: You Have Been Warned 

The first instance of the new Godfather malware was detected when Turkish banks were targeted by the attackers. The biggest concern with the new malware version is that it can mimic your actions, which makes it tough for the detection tools to raise any alarm bells. Even the user is caught unaware because of how slyly the whole act takes place. 

Android phones have become the safe haven for these dangerous attacks and Godfather is only showing what happens when advanced tech is used to seriously damage a target. Banks will be the obvious victims here, and people using apps to check their balances or even transfer money come right under the radar, especially for the high-value targets. 

Hard To Detect

Usually security experts advise people against installing apps from unknown websites or third-party app stores. But in this case, even the legit apps can be masked by using sophisticated tools which makes it harder for users to even decipher if they are being attacked or not. 

Does this mean people should stop using apps like these? Not really, but most of these attacks are routed through phishing emails that redirect you to a site which can be malicious and used to control your devices. Experts are worried that most of these attacks will be aimed at large businesses and banks, so it is imperative that companies fully strengthen their security standards across the board.

S Aadeetya

S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr…Read More

S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr… Read More

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