Senior Travel Scams Used by Threat Actors to Distribute Datzbro Malware

In August 2025, Australian authorities issued multiple scam alerts after users reported suspicious Facebook groups promoting “active senior trips.”

What initially appeared as harmless community gatherings concealed a sophisticated mobile malware operation.

ThreatFabric researchers uncovered that these groups were managed by fraudsters who lured seniors into downloading a malicious Android Trojan they have dubbed “Datzbro.”

This report details how the campaign operated, the capabilities of Datzbro, and why its global availability poses a significant threat.

The campaign targeted seniors seeking social activities, trips, and in-person events. Fraudsters created numerous Facebook groups filled with AI-generated posts announcing dance events, day trips, and other gatherings.

Though the content appeared genuine, it was tailored to appeal to seniors and prompted interested users to join private messaging channels.

Reports indicate that groups aimed at audiences across Australia also appeared in Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, all featuring ...