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How to Spot and Block RatHat, the New Android Malware Stealing Bank PINs

The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for apps like Google Chrome.

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Android users face a new threat: AI‑powered malware named RatHat. Mobile security firm Zimperium discovered it after noting that the malware lures users to a fake web page that looks like the Google Play Store and offers a download that appears to be a legitimate app, such as Google Chrome. When the user opens the downloaded app, it requests accessibility permissions. RatHat then uses those permissions to gain full admin‑level control over the device and can steal any data it chooses.

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