Phishing

RatHat Android Malware Abuses ADB to Retain Shell Access After Uninstall

September 18, 2026 1 min read 3 views
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Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new Android malware called RatHat that's assessed to be operated by China-based threat actors and features an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to navigate and control compromised devices. "Distributed primarily via targeted smishing (SMS/text phishing) and malvertising campaigns leading to deceptive third-party download portals, RatHat uses

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