Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - December 3, 2025

Malware Activity

Mobile and IoT Malware Highlights Growing Risks

Recently, cybersecurity experts have identified new threats targeting both mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. A malware called Albiriox has appeared on Android platforms, distributed through a malware-as-a-service platform that offers various malicious features. It tricks users into installing fake apps by using social engineering, then gains extensive control over infected phones to steal sensitive data, manipulate screens, and perform fraud. Meanwhile, a botnet named ShadowV2, based on the Mirai malware, has been attacking IoT devices like routers from brands such as D Link and TP Link by exploiting known security flaws, including some outdated vulnerabilities in unsupported devices. ShadowV2 can launch large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, disrupting online services across sectors worldwide. Both threats underscore the increasing sophistication