Datzbro is a new malicious program targeting seniors via Facebook groups, offering false trips to steal money and personal information. Fraudulent campaigns spread, affecting several countries like Australia and Canada, highlighting a serious threat requiring vigilance and prevention.
Datzbro, a new Trojan targeting older adults through Facebook
Threatfabric, a company specializing in mobile security, has identified a new Trojan threatening seniors through fraudulent transactions. The first Facebook campaign started in August 2025, reported by users in Australia who alerted to scams. Other affected countries include Canada, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Singapore and South Africa. What is it exactly?
Datzbro: a Trojan who attacks the devices of elderly adults
On Facebook, Contents generated by AI circulate in groups targeting seniors. The attackers contact them via Messenger or WhatsApp to ask them to download an APK containing A fraudulent link offering a vacation.
Fraud begins in Facebook groups, with elements of AI
This application would allow users to register for events, meet other members and follow activities planning. This phenomenon could be more widespread than you think, as it could also affect iOS devices via links leading to an app to download by Testflight, used for beta version applications.
Sending a malicious website via Messenger
Once the APK has been downloaded on Android, the malware infiltrates by bypassing safety measures Introduced with Android 13. This Trojan can save audio, take photos, consult files and commit all kinds of fraud via bank applications. For example, he uses a Semi-transparent black overlay to hide harmful actionsto steal passwords. The data on mobile can be compromised quickly.
Datzbro could have Chinese origins according to the source code found
Fraudulent websites linked to the Troyen Datzbro
Security specialists think that this threat comes from Chinadue to the data found on newspapers and debugging channels. Fraudulent applications are connected to a control backend and control in Chinese language.
The discovery of Datzbro highlights the evolution of mobile threats targeting vulnerable users through social engineering campaigns. By targeting the elderly, fraudsters exploit confidence and community activities to encourage victims to install malware. What starts as an apparently safe event promotion on Facebook can lead to theft of devices, identification data and financial fraud.
It is crucial to inform friends and family, especially seniors, to prevent these involuntary actions. Accessing sites and meeting advertisements there is common. As this affair shows, Social networks can spread information very quickly. It is best to help older adults navigate their mobile to protect them from online threats.
