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Manic Android Malware Exfiltrates Data From Offline Phones via Nearby Infected Devices
A newly identified Android malware strain named Manic is actively exfiltrating data from offline phones by leveraging proximity-based communication with nearby infected devices, targeting financial, government, and military entities across Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and global fintech/crypto services.
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"Manic is an Android malware that steals data from offline phones using nearby infected devices."
The Hacker News
Aug 20, 2026