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Threat Actors & CampaignsEmerging1 sourceSep 18, 2026 · 06:17via The Hacker News

RatHat Android Malware Abuses ADB to Retain Shell Access After Uninstall

Brief

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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