Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – March 13, 2026

Malware Activity

New Techniques to Bypass Security and Growing Android Malware

Recent developments in cybersecurity reveal both innovative attack methods and increasing malware threats. Security researcher Chris Aziz uncovered "Zombie ZIP," a clever way to hide malicious payloads inside ZIP files by tampering with headers, tricking antivirus tools into overlooking harmful content. This method has proven highly effective against most security engines, exposing vulnerabilities in current archive verification processes. Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts have identified six (6) new Android malware families, including banking trojans like PixRevolution and remote access tools such as SURXRAT. These malicious apps can steal money, intercept transactions, and even use AI to evolve their tactics, making them harder to detect. Many of these threats spread through fake app pages or exploit banking systems. CTIX analysts will continue to report on the latest malware strains and attack