overlay functionality

AppWizard
February 19, 2026
Massiv is an Android banking Trojan that disguises itself as legitimate applications, primarily targeting users in southern Europe. It is distributed through side-loading and is capable of remote control over infected devices, enabling Device Takeover attacks that can lead to unauthorized banking transactions. Massiv often masquerades as IPTV applications to attract users seeking online television services. The malware employs overlay functionality to create deceptive screens, keylogging to capture sensitive information, and SMS/Push message interception. It can monitor applications on infected devices and present fake overlays to prompt users for sensitive data. Notably, it has targeted the Portuguese government application gov.pt and connects with Chave Móvel Digital, a digital authentication system, to access victims' banking accounts. Once it captures sensitive data, Massiv allows operators remote access to the device using Android’s AccessibilityService, facilitating real-time observation and manipulation of the user interface. It communicates over a WebSocket channel and supports screen streaming and UI-tree modes for enhanced control. Massiv's distribution includes malware droppers that initially do not contain malicious code but open a WebView to an IPTV website while the actual malware operates in the background. This tactic has increased in recent months, particularly in Spain, Portugal, France, and Turkey. Indicators of compromise include specific SHA-256 hashes and package names associated with the malware. The bot commands allow operators to perform various actions on the infected device, such as clicking coordinates, installing APKs, and showing overlays.
AppWizard
September 8, 2024
Many gamers debate the merits of borderless versus fullscreen modes in PC gaming, often seeking optimal settings for performance. A recent benchmarking of modern games revealed little to no performance differences between these display options. Notable titles tested, including Horizon Zero Dawn and Red Dead Redemption 2, showed consistent results, with only Hitman 3 presenting an exclusive fullscreen option. The term "fullscreen" can be misleading, as it traditionally referred to exclusive fullscreen where the graphics card controls the display, while modern games may not adhere to this definition. The introduction of the DXGI flip presentation model in Windows 8 improved frame rendering efficiency, allowing even fullscreen games to utilize the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) for composition. As of 2024, the distinction between borderless and fullscreen modes is less significant, allowing players to choose based on preference rather than performance.
AppWizard
April 23, 2024
Gemini on Android is introducing an overlay feature for responses, allowing them to appear on top of current applications instead of opening in a new window. Other upcoming features include real-time responses, the ability to upload various file types for Advanced subscribers, and a new "select text" option. Release dates for these features are not yet disclosed.
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