Cerberus Banking Trojan (Android)
Android banking/ransomware
Source Attribution
- Origin
- MITRE
- Source
- Researchers
- Verified
- 2026-08-26T16:11:50.351Z
- Confidence
- high
Source: Researchers · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:11:50.351Z · Confidence: high
Security Timeline
- discovered Cerberus Banking Trojan (Android) first observed
- updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)
Quick Answer
Cerberus is an Android banking trojan with overlay fraud and device-ransomware functions. (attributes recorded from Researchers).
Definition
Cerberus is an Android banking trojan with overlay fraud and device-ransomware functions.
Overview
Cerberus is an Android banking trojan with overlay fraud and device-ransomware functions.
Behavior
- Ransomware takeover
- overlay attacks
First Seen
2019-07
Target
Android banking/ransomware
Malware Intelligence
Family: Cerberus Banking Trojan (Android)
Techniques: T1411, T1421
Targets: Android banking/ransomware
Behavior:
- Ransomware takeover
- overlay attacks
References
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