New RAT digs into Android phones to steal data and encrypt files

Outdated Android devices are being targeted by novel, targeted malware “Rafel RAT” to steal data and, sometimes, carry out ransomware attacks, according to a CheckPoint research.

As many as 120 campaigns, including high-profile targets in the military sector, have been observed by CheckPoint researchers with a reported global span, especially in the US, China, and Indonesia.

“Rafel RAT is an open-source malware tool that operates stealthily on Android devices,” said CheckPoint researchers. “It provides malicious actors with …

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