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TrickMo Android Banking Trojan Moves C2 to TON Blockchain — Decentralised Infrastructure Makes Takedown Near-Impossible
The TrickMo Android banking trojan has been updated to use the Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain as its command-and-control infrastructure. TON's decentralised architecture means law enforcement cannot seize or sink-hole C2 servers — TrickMo operators gain persistent, censorship-resistant communications regardless of takedowns. The move signals a broader industry shift toward blockchain-based C2 that defenders have limited ability to disrupt at the infrastructure level.
TCLBanker Banking Trojan Spreads via WhatsApp and Outlook Worm Modules, Targets 59 Financial Platforms
Elastic Security has identified TCLBanker (tracked as REF3076 / Water Saci), an evolution of the Maverick banking trojan family, deploying worm modules that spread via WhatsApp message injection and Outlook email campaigns from infected machines. TCLBanker targets users of 59 financial platforms including online banking, cryptocurrency exchanges, and payment services. The malware uses DLL side-loading via legitimate Logitech software and employs anti-analysis watchdog processes to resist removal.