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Appdome Breaks the Surge in Android & iOS Trojans Globally

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1 year ago

February 4, 2025

Extends leadership in Account Takeover Protection (ATO) with 24 new Dynamic Defense Plugins Targeting Banking Trojans, Trojan Spyware, and RATs

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appdome, the leader in protecting mobile businesses, today announced a platform upgrade that includes 24 new dynamic defense plugins targeting hundreds of Banking Trojans, Trojan Spyware, and Remote Access Trojan malware across Android and iOS apps. The new plugins for Appdome’s patented AI-Native XTM Platform are designed to use in-app behavioral analysis to combat the prolific rise in trojan malware targeting mobile banking, fintech, trading, mCommerce, and other Android and iOS apps. Like all Appdome defenses, each of the 24 new dynamic defense plugins targeting trojan attacks is available by choice using the Appdome platform without the need to integrate code, perform manual coding, implement SDKs, or deploy servers.

“The surge of trojan malware and fraud is top of mind in the mobile economy,” said Tom Tovar, co-creator and CEO of Appdome. “We study more than 5 billion data points every week to understand how polymorphic trojan malware behaves and design defenses that are purpose-built for the job of defeating each type of trojan threat.”

The rise of Mobile Banking Trojans, Trojan Spyware, and Remote Access Trojans (RATs) has become a significant threat to the mobile economy. Attackers are developing increasingly sophisticated trojan malware to exploit users of Android and iOS applications. These attacks are no longer limited by geographic boundaries. In addition, AI-powered attack generation and mutations have arrived in full force. Banking Trojans like Xenomorph and SharkBot target mobile banking apps, overlaying fake login screens to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication. Meanwhile, Trojan spyware such as Pegasus has demonstrated how nation-state-grade surveillance tools can infiltrate mobile devices, exfiltrate sensitive data and track users. RATs, like BRATA, take the threat further by granting attackers full control over infected devices, allowing them to siphon funds, intercept communications, and even perform factory resets of devices to erase attack residue. As AI-driven automation, on-device fraud (ODF) tactics, and sophisticated evasion techniques proliferate, mobile commerce, fintech, and mobile banking platforms are at increasing risk of exploitation and compromise.

“Banking Trojans, Trojan Spyware, and Remote Access Trojans present multiple threats to a mobile business and user,” said Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest. “Appdome’s model of using defense plugins gives mobile brands and businesses the power to choose which threat to detect and how to defend against that threat.”

The Appdome platform generates dynamic defense plugins to protect mobile applications based on business needs. Once added to a mobile application, these plugins analyze mobile application behavior, user interactions, and network and system operations at runtime, enabling proactive detection and prevention of attacks. Where SDKs deliver static defense checks or route traffic to attestation servers, Appdome’s dynamic defense plugins do the work inside Android & iOS applications to provide an inherently self-adaptive, self-intelligent detection scheme capable of detecting even the most sophisticated and polymorphic Trojan malware. These dynamic defense plugins can also inform, instruct and take instruction from the mobile application or mobile backend, providing seamless defense to any class of attack.

The new 24+ Appdome mobile defense plugins that target specific trojan malware and spyware in the expanded Appdome Account Takeover (ATO) offering include:

For Mobile Banking Trojans:

Accessibility Malware: Blocks unauthorized exploitation of Android accessibility services, such as preventing malicious overlays, input manipulation, and automated attacks.ATS Malware: Prevents unauthorized automation of banking transactions and detects real-time attempts to manipulate app sessions.BrasDex Trojan: Provides proactive protection against BrasDex trojan by thwarting its keylogging and credential theft mechanisms using advanced behavioral analysis.Xenomorph Trojan: Safeguards against Xenomorph trojan attacks by identifying and blocking unauthorized overlays and phishing attempts targeting user credentials.PixBankBot Trojan: Defends against PixBankBot by preventing the trojan’s ability to intercept and manipulate banking transactions on infected devices.PixPirate Trojan: Protects mobile users from PixPirate by disrupting its session hijacking and credential exfiltration tactics through real-time anomaly detection.SpyNote Trojan: Stops SpyNote trojan by blocking its remote access capabilities and preventing unauthorized data exfiltration from compromised devices.Joker Trojan: Combats Joker trojan by identifying its SMS interception and subscription fraud attempts, ensuring mobile user security and app integrity.Octo Trojan: Defends against Octo trojan by disrupting its on-device fraud execution and preventing data leakage with embedded AI-driven defenses.Blank Bot: Secures apps from Blank Bot by detecting its automated attacks aimed at stealing user credentials and disrupting its login attempt manipulation.Godfather: Provides a robust defense against Godfather trojan by monitoring app behavior and blocking its attempts to access and exploit sensitive banking information.Toxic Panda: Protects from stealing login credentials and credit card details by manipulating Android accessibility with Android app overlay attacks and SMS interception.Cloak & Dagger: Detects unauthorized use of Android accessibility features and prevents invisible overlays or touch events that aim to steal sensitive information.Gold Pickaxe: Prevents unauthorized MDM installations that are used to gain remote control over devices, phishing overlays, credential theft mechanisms, and unauthorized access to sensitive user data on iOS devices.

For Mobile Spyware Trojans:

Pegasus Spyware: Mitigates Pegasus spyware threats by blocking zero-click exploitation and halting its covert surveillance and data exfiltration processes.Cerberus: Shields against Cerberus banking trojan by detecting overlay attacks and disrupting its credential-stealing operations in real time.AgentTesla: Prevents AgentTesla attacks by intercepting its keylogging and data-stealing activities through dynamic runtime analysis and payload blocking.DarkComet: Protects against DarkComet by detecting its remote access commands and preventing malicious file manipulation or user surveillance.

For Remote Access Trojans (RATs):

SpyNote RAT: Protects against SpyNote RAT by detecting and blocking its remote administration and data exfiltration mechanisms through runtime behavioral analysis.AndroRAT: Neutralizes AndroRAT attacks by preventing its remote access capabilities, such as file manipulation and keystroke logging, through advanced payload detection.

For Task Hijacking:

Prevent Task Hijacking: Blocks Android apps from unauthorized screen overlays and secured the app’s task management system.Detect Strandhogg 2.0: Detects and blocks malicious app masquerading attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in the Android multitasking system, prevents unauthorized privilege escalation and the hijacking of legitimate app sessions.

For Logging Attacks:

Prevent Android Logging Attacks: Disables Android log function calls to prevent data leakage and attacks via logging infrastructure, such as log4j.Prevent iOS Logging Attacks: Prevents log function calls in an iOS device, preventing sensitive data from leaking to malicious actors.

Each specific attack vector represents a trojan malware class, so brands and businesses can expect each Appdome defense to detect and block the source or original trojan attack as well as its variants. Appdome Platform uses real-time behavioral analysis to detect the behaviors and methods that the multitude of banking trojans, trojan spyware and RATs use to exploit mobile users. As a learning system, Appdome is constantly evolving to ensure continuous defense against trojan malware and threats.

“With this update, we’re providing granular detection and response control against a massive variety of Android & iOS trojan malware,” said Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer at Appdome. “Where siloed point products can only touch these threats tangentially, our big data footprint and AI-native delivery model means that we’re uniquely positioned to detect each specific threat and help mobile businesses stay ahead of the curve in known and zero-day threats.”

Like all Appdome mobile app defenses, the new Trojan defense features combine the power of choice-driven defense in depth, and no-code, no SDK delivery with innovative on-device detection, defense, and intelligence options to satisfy any implementation objective. All Android & iOS Trojan Plugins are available with Appdome’s Threat-Events™ Intelligence and Control Framework and ThreatScope™ Threat Analytics service. Threat-Events allows mobile brands to gather data on each attack, control the user experience and create beautiful on-brand mobile experiences when attacks happen. Mobile brands can use Threat-Events to create unique workflows and user messages leveraging the power of their brand voice when threats are present. Mobile businesses can track and monitor banking trojan, trojan spyware and Remote Access Trojan attacks via Appdome’s ThreatScope™, either before or after the deployment of the anti-trojan features.

Learn more about and request a demo of Appdome Android and iOS Trojan Protection.

About Appdome
Appdome’s mission is to protect every mobile business and user in the world from scams, fraud, bots, and hackers. Mobile businesses, mobile apps, mobile platforms, operating systems, and threats constantly change. Appdome’s patented AI-Native XTM Platform is designed to instantly accommodate these changes by automating every aspect of mobile application and business defense – from design to build, certification, monitoring, response, support, and resolution. Appdome uses AI to deliver a growing list of 10,000s of dynamic defense plugins created to address 400+ mobile app security, anti-fraud, bot defense, anti-malware, geo compliance, social engineering, deep fake and other attack vectors on demand. Mobile applications that are built using Appdome are Certified Secure™ at build time, eliminating the need for coding, SDKs, server attestation, work, and complexity in the cyber defense lifecycle. Appdome also uses AI inside its ThreatScope™ Mobile XDR, to continuously calculate a Mobile Risk Index™ for businesses and applications as well as rank and preempt attacks in real-time. In Appdome’s Threat Resolution Center™, Appdome uses GenAI to provide customer support and care teams a quick and easy way to provide end-user threat resolution and remediation. All of Appdome’s in-app and bot defenses can be used with Appdome’s Threat-Events™ intelligence framework. This framework gathers threat and attack metadata, and is used to inform the application, application SDKs and back end network components when threats are present or to create customized threat responses inside Android & iOS apps. As a platform, Appdome also functions as a continuous compliance center, tracking all builds, changes, teams, users, defense configurations, events and more for quick and easy audit of the mobile defense lifecycle. Appdome holds several patents including U.S. Patents 9,934,017 B2, 10,310,870 B2, 10,606,582 B2, 11,243,748 B2 and 11,294,663 B2. Additional patents pending.

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AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future

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5 hours ago

July 18, 2026

Asia-Pacific’s first Broadband Development Summit brings regulators and operators to Bangkok to set the agenda

BANGKOK, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Government officials, standards bodies and telecom operators gathered in Bangkok on 14 July for the inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) to build consensus on AI-era networks.

Participants included the ITU, Thailand’s National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, WBBA, IAB, FNCAP, WAA, NIDA and the IPv6 Council, alongside operators Telkomsel, XLSmart, Surge, Globe, AIS, CMI and HKT and Huawei.

Denny Deng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Carrier Business, envisions a “faster, smarter, greener” Asia-Pacific.

VOICES FROM THE SUMMIT

“To seize the opportunities of the AI era, we call on the industry to accelerate broadband evolution, advance computing-network synergy, and strengthen the cross-border connectivity. Together, let us build faster, smarter, and greener digital infrastructure for Asia-Pacific.”
— Denny Deng, President of Asia Pacific Carrier Business, Huawei

“High-speed broadband is no longer just about ‘getting online’ — it is the vital infrastructure upon which the entire AI revolution is being built. We view AI not merely as a tool, but as a primary engine for national competitiveness and a catalyst for improving the quality of life for all.”
— Wetang Phuangsup, Ph.D., Secretary-General, the National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, Thailand

“Three initiatives define the road to 2030. We must close the quality divide so the value of broadband reaches everyone. We must build AI-ready networks — 10G access, 800GE cores, intelligence end to end. And we must do it together, through shared standards.”
— Martin Creaner, Director General of WBBA

“Moving towards next-generation networks, network architectures must continue to evolve to deliver broader connectivity, superior quality, enhanced security, and greater intelligence. This evolution is essential for Net5.5G, positioning the network not simply as infrastructure, but as the foundation that enables AI, strengthens resilience and efficiency, and supports digital transformation across industries.”
— Dhruv Dhody, Industry Standardization Expert at Huawei, Chair of the IAB, IETF

“Across Asia-Pacific, fibre is extending beyond homes and offices into rooms, devices, and machines. By working together, we can accelerate fibre innovation and adoption to build truly AI-ready infrastructure.”
— Ilham Nandana, Chair of the Market Intelligence Committee, Fiber Network Council APAC (FNCAP)

“We fixed it before you feel it! AIS is redefining premium home broadband by combining ultra-fast connectivity with AI-driven network intelligence and smart home ecosystem — delivering proactive, invisible service excellence that transforms connectivity into differentiated customer value and sustainable ARPU growth.”
— Thanit Chaiyaboonthanit, Head of Technology Department, Broadband Business, AIS

“Connecting the Unconnected: Affordable Broadband at Scale. Create equal access to global information and empower Indonesia’s digital society.”
— Shannedy Ong, CTO of Surge Indonesia

“Beyond Connectivity: Telkomsel is transforming into a true value creator. By leveraging our FBB market-leading footprint, we power growth through service excellence, customer loyalty, and a next-generation home ecosystem.”
— Stanislaus Susatyo, Director of Sales, Telkomsel Indonesia

“We stopped treating AI as an add-on feature. Instead, our approach at Globe starts with architecture, embedding intelligence into the very core of how we build, how we sell, and how we operate.
AI continuously monitors network health, customer behavior and service quality. Rather than waiting for failures, the system predicts degradation and initiates corrective actions. By maintaining minute-level awareness of network health, our systems automatically resolve 30% of all Wi-Fi issues without any human intervention.”
— Danny Theseira, Head of Broadband Business Group at Globe Telecom

“Huawei is driving the Optics-AI Synergy to foster their collaborative growth. Through AI-ON, operators could build an AI-centric all-optical target network and establish 1-5-20ms latency circles across the Asia Pacific region. AI-ON also supports efficient computing access and usage while delivering an ultimate network experience through gigabit/ultra-gigabit home broadband, accelerating the widespread adoption of AI services.”
— Kim Jin, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Optical Business Product Line, Huawei

“Connectivity is not just about technology. It is a lifeline, a platform for opportunity, and a driver of sustainable development. I believe the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence will shape the future of smarter, more resilient networks.”
— Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU

“Performance and user experience are the essential path to the next-generation WLAN. Based on standards and AI-driven innovation, let’s jointly explore the path to the future autonomous WLAN with all the stakeholders.”
— Dr. Crane H. Yang, Secretary-General, World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA)

“At the summit, NIDA and WBBA signed an MOU to accelerate next-generation network evolution and establish pioneering smart city benchmarks through the co-development of industry standards, the harmonization of global regulations, and the sharing of vertical industry insights.
NIDA focuses on advancing network architecture standards, while WBBA drives global consensus on broadband evolution. This natural strategic complementarity creates vast opportunities for future collaboration.”
— Joey Deng, Secretary-General of NIDA

“ION-2030 develops the global standard for next generation optical networks in the AI era. It provides exceptional AI application and service experience. The WBBA and ITU will jointly accelerate its development, and this is a unique opportunity for Asia-Pacific stakeholders to actively influence the future of optical broadband networks.”
— Dr. Marcus Brunner, Chief Expert Standardization, WBBA WG1 Chair and Vice-Chair of ETSI ISG F5G

“The transition into the AI era demands a high-quality, deterministic digital foundation. By releasing Net5.5G policy guidelines, Malaysia is accelerating the evolution of next-generation network standards based on IPv6, establishing an innovative infrastructure to unleash AI’s value and drive a prosperous digital economy for 2030.”
— Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair of APAC at IPv6 Council, Industry Partner of WBBA

“The digital economy is thriving across the Asia-Pacific region, with AI emerging as a core catalyst for intelligent transformation. China Mobile International (CMI) is driving regional growth by integrating China’s advanced AI capabilities with comprehensive communications, computing, and AI services. Moving forward, CMI will collaborate closely with industry partners to foster a shared, AI-driven future for the region.”
— Paul Lin, Managing Director of Commercial and Technology, Asia Pacific, China Mobile International

“Next-generation network infrastructure is the oxygen of the intelligent economy. By integrating cutting-edge 800G connectivity with quantum-safe security, HKT is laying the essential foundations to keep Hong Kong’s enterprises highly competitive, secure, and ready for the computing paradigm shifts of tomorrow.”
— Wilson Cheung, Vice President, Broadband Design & Cyber Security, HKT

“The evolution toward Net5.5G AI WAN is an important step in strengthening XLSMART’s transport network for the future. By progressively adopting AI-assisted operations, SRv6, SDN, service differentiation, and higher-capacity transport infrastructure, we are enhancing network intelligence, operational efficiency, and service resilience while supporting long-term sustainability. This transformation is a continuous journey that aligns with the industry’s vision of AI-native broadband networks. Through collaboration with our technology partners and the broader ecosystem, we will continue to develop capabilities that deliver better network performance and support Indonesia’s growing digital connectivity needs.”
— Regie Ginanjar, Head of Transport Autonomy & Orchestration, Transport Network Transformation, XLSMART

“For the AI era, Huawei upgrades the IP bearer network via security resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This empowers carriers to guarantee service experience, accelerate monetization, and enhance efficiency, ushering in a new chapter of intelligent connectivity.”
— Arthur Wang, Vice President of Data Communication Product Line, Huawei

A CONVERGING VIEW

Speakers agreed AI is shifting networks from connectivity to intelligent connectivity, as broadband, IP, computing and cross-border infrastructure converge to support innovation and coordination.

WBBA launched the AI-Net Certification, a global benchmark for national policy, industrial ecosystems and network intelligence. XLSmart was named first AI-Net Champion, and Indonesia was among the first with a certified operator, backed by its Net5.5G roadmap.

In another high-profile segment, WBBA Director General Martin Creaner presented the Gigacity Certification to KOMDIGI, SURGE, Telkomsel, AIS, TRUE, HKT and Globe, recognizing regional broadband pioneers.

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Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer

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6 hours ago

July 18, 2026

Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen’s Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, ranked the world’s No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand’s largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets.

The launch brings Laifen’s award-winning haircare technology to Costco, making it easier for consumers to experience the brand through one of the nation’s leading membership retailers. Laifen joins Costco’s growing portfolio of premium beauty and personal care brands. The initial rollout includes select Costco warehouse locations across the United States, with a strong presence across the Western U.S., including California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.

Costco’s reputation for quality and its highly selective merchandising approach make this partnership especially meaningful. The Costco launch reflects Laifen’s continued expansion beyond direct-to-consumer channels as the brand accelerates its U.S. omnichannel retail strategy. “Costco represents an important milestone in our U.S. retail strategy,” said Romeo, General Manager of International Business of Laifen. “As more consumers seek salon-quality performance at an accessible price, we’re excited to make Laifen available through one of America’s most trusted retailers.”

Engineered to deliver professional-level performance in a sleek, lightweight design, the Laifen SE is powered by the brand’s proprietary high-speed brushless motor, delivering fast drying, reduced heat damage and smoother styling. An intelligent temperature control system continuously monitors airflow to help minimize frizz while protecting hair from excessive heat.

The Costco launch represents the next phase of Laifen’s U.S. retail expansion as the brand continues to grow beyond its direct-to-consumer and online channels. By expanding into one of the nation’s most trusted retailers, Laifen aims to broaden access to its category-disrupting haircare solutions while advancing its mission to bring more thoughtful design and everyday excellence into more homes.

The Laifen SE High-Speed Hair Dryer in White will be available at select Costco locations, while Costco.com shoppers will have access to additional color options including Purple and Pink, alongside the White model.

For more information on Laifen, please visit LaifenTech.com.

About Laifen:

Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand combining high-performance engineering with modern design across hair care, oral care, and grooming categories. Ranked the world’s No. 1 high-speed hair dryer brand by Euromonitor International, Laifen first gained recognition for its self-developed 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor, the proprietary technology behind its award-winning hair dryers.

Building on this innovation, Laifen has expanded its portfolio to include electric toothbrushes and shavers, delivering premium technology and elevated everyday experiences to consumers worldwide. Today, Laifen products and accessories are used by over 22 million households across more than 60 countries, supported by more than 600 patents and recognized with over 50 international design and innovation awards. Driven by continuous technological breakthroughs, Laifen is committed to making cutting-edge personal care technology more accessible to consumers around the world.

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Pillsbury Notice of Data Breach

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9 hours ago

July 18, 2026

NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (“Pillsbury”) was among many law firms targeted by sophisticated social engineering attempts in an incident last year. While the firm quickly detected and blocked the activity, an unauthorized actor was able to access some of the firm’s documents during a short window of time. Pillsbury notified any impacted clients last year and undertook a detailed process to review the accessed documents for personal information. Pillsbury then began notifying individuals whose personal information was affected. That process is now complete, and today, Pillsbury is publishing substitute notice as a final step.

For more information, please visit the substitute notice on our website at https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/breach-notice.html.

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