
TapTrap: Animation‑Driven Tapjacking on Android
Bogdanp
created: July 22, 2025, 11:55 p.m. | updated: July 23, 2025, 12:36 p.m.
TapTrap is a new type of attack targeting Android devices.
Normally, Android shows an animation when the screen changes, such as the new screen sliding or fading in.
Any taps you make during this animation go to the hidden screen, not the visible app.
The video below shows TapTrap in action.
The hidden screen is semi-transparent for demonstration purposes.
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