A new variant of the Vultur banking trojan targeting Android devices has been discovered with sophisticated remote control features and evasion tactics.

The malicious software spreads via dropper apps on Google Play, employing smishing and deceptive phone calls to install a fake McAfee Security app.

Vultur now exhibits capabilities like file management, abuse of Accessibility Services, app blocking, custom notifications, and disabling lock screen features.

Enhanced stealth through encrypted communications and native code decryption has been integrated into the malware.

Developers of Vultur are continuously refining the trojan's remote access abilities with the potential for additional functionalities in future updates.

Android users are urged to download apps solely from trusted sources and scrutinize app permissions to reduce the risk of malware infections.