Dangerous Android malware comes to the iPhone

An insidious variety of Android spyware has finally made its way to the iPhone. Early last year, mobile security firm Lookout discovered Android and iOS malware that can steal “contacts, audio recordings, photos, location, and more from devices,” according to a blog post from the company.

Meet Baldr: The Inside Scoop on a New Stealer

The team at Malwarebytes Labs has been monitoring the heightened growth of new stealers, particularly Baldr, for the past few months. Analysis indicates Baldr’s developers are investing time and effort into their product, helping it become more popular as cybercriminals hunt for easy means to snag valuable data.

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