Manic Android Malware Exfiltrates Data From Offline Phones via Nearby Infected Devices

A newly discovered Android malware, referred to as Manic, is targeting various organizations including Ukrainian banks and government services, as well as Russian and European financial institutions. Manic combines characteristics of Android banking malware and mobile spyware, with a focus on financial fraud. The malware is capable of exfiltrating data from offline phones via nearby infected devices. Its targets also include global fintech and cryptocurrency services, and military-focused communications. Manic's capabilities position it at the intersection of financial malware and spyware. It is actively being used to target a range of services and institutions.