New Android Ransomware Records Screens, Steals OTPs and Secretly Takes Photos of Victims
Zimperium uncovered Mantax Otax, an Android ransomware that encrypts files, records screens, steals OTPs, and secretly photographs victims.
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Malware
Mantax Otax
- Mentions · 7d0
- Mentions · 30d0
- All mentions4
- First seenSep 10, 2026
- Last mentionedSep 11, 2026
Timeline
4 articles · newest firstMantax OTAX Android Ransomware Spies on Users, Steals OTPs and Encrypts Files
New Android malware family Mantax OTAX combines ransomware, spyware, and OTP theft via sideloaded APKs, linked to Indonesian threat actors.
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New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims
Zimperium details Mantax Otax, an Android malware combining ransomware, spyware, and harassment, spread via phishing APKs to Indonesian users.
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Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps
Bitdefender found abuse of Google Play's review-free Early Access program to push thousands of deceptive casino and reward apps promoted with AI deepfake ads.
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Appears with
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- StreamRatmalware · 2
- Googlevendor · 2
- Google Playproduct · 2
- Firebaseproduct · 2
- Androidproduct · 2
- Zimperiumorganization · 2
- Gigabudmalware · 1
- Hagasecamalware · 1
- Bitdefendervendor · 1
- GoldFactorythreat actor · 1
- zLabsorganization · 1
- Play Protectproduct · 1
- App Defense Allianceorganization · 1
- Group-IBorganization · 1
- Crocodilusmalware · 1
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