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New Hirudo Android malware swaps banking apps to steal credentials

Security researchers have identified a new Android malware strain called Hirudo that replaces legitimate banking apps with modified versions. These tampered apps disable built-in security checks, allowing the malware to capture users' bank account credentials.

Android 17 QPR1 hides developer/debug flags from third-party apps

Android 17 QPR1, rolling out to Pixel devices, reportedly changes how the OS exposes developer and USB debugging status to installed apps. This means apps can no longer easily detect that a device has developer options or debugging enabled, a check many banking and finance apps use to block access.