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Anvar Anarkulov

Anvar Anarkulov

Cyber Fraud Analytics Team Lead, Central Asia

Anvar is a data-driven specialist with expertise in fraud detection, prevention, and investigation. Proficient in using analytical tools and techniques to identify suspicious patterns and trends. Has a strong understanding of fraud trends and activities.

Blog posts by Anvar Anarkulov

Fraud Protection
March 25, 2026
Cloud Phones: The Invisible Threat
Tracing the evolution of cloud phone technology from harmless social media engagement automation to industrial-scale financial fraud that’s invisible to modern detection systems.
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Ghost Tapped
Threat Intelligence
January 7, 2026
Ghost Tapped: Tracking the Rise of Chinese Tap-to-pay Android Malware
Group-IB researchers detail the inner workings of Chinese tap-to-pay schemes on Telegram and examine the NFC-enabled Android apps fraudsters are using to steal money from victim’s bank cards and mobile wallets remotely.
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Android SMS Stealers in Uzbekistan
Malware Analysis
December 19, 2025
Choose Your Fighter: A New Stage in the Evolution of Android SMS Stealers in Uzbekistan
Group-IB analyzes the evolution of Android malware in Uzbekistan, revealing advanced droppers, encrypted payload delivery, anti-analysis techniques, and Wonderland’s bidirectional SMS-stealing capabilities driving large-scale financial fraud.
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Fighting Credit Fraud in Uzbekistan:
Fraud Protection
December 11, 2025
Fighting Credit Fraud in Uzbekistan: An Uphill Battle Against Social Engineering
Comprehensive insights into Uzbekistan’s credit fraud trends, the methods used by fraudsters, and the practical security controls financial institutions are fighting back with.
2,318
Malware Analysis
July 2, 2025
June’s Dark Gift: The Rise of Qwizzserial
Discovered by Group-IB in mid-2024, the Qwizzserial, which was initially not very active, began to spread strongly in Uzbekistan, masquerading as legitimate applications. The malware steals banking information and intercepts 2FA sms, transmitting it to fraudsters via Telegram bots.
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Ajina blog cover
Malware Analysis
September 12, 2024
Ajina attacks Central Asia: Story of an Uzbek Android Pandemic
Discovered by Group-IB in May 2024, the Ajina.Banker malware is a major cyber threat in the Central Asia region, disguising itself as legitimate apps to steal banking information and intercept 2FA messages.
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Webinars by Anvar Anarkulov

Malware Epidemic in Uzbekistan
On-Demand
November 3, 2025 · 54 min
Malware Epidemic in Uzbekistan
In October, Group-IB specialists detected a new wave of attacks using malicious software targeti...