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Manic Android Malware Exfiltrates Data From Offline Phones via Nearby Infected Devices
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Summary
Manic, a sophisticated Android malware, is actively targeting financial institutions and government services across Ukraine, Russia, Central and Western Europe, and the U.K. This malware combines banking malware capabilities with spyware features, utilizing a novel Wi-Fi mesh relay system to exfiltrate data even when offline. Developed since February 2026, Manic employs techniques like accessibility service abuse, lock-screen secret phishing, and multi-hop data relay to maintain persistent surveillance and data theft.
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