BeatBanker malware targets Android users with banking Trojan and crypto miner
March 11, 2026 
BeatBanker Android malware spreads through fake Starlink apps on websites imitating Google Play Store, hijacking devices, stealing credentials, and mining crypto.
A new Android malware called BeatBanker spreads through fake Starlink apps distributed on websites posing as the Google Play Store. Once installed, it hijacks devices, steals login credentials, tampers with cryptocurrency transactions, and secretly mines Monero, combining banking trojan capabilities with crypto-mining.
The campaign mainly targets users in Brazil, spreading through phishing pages…
