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New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control

Published September 17, 2026 · Bleeping Computer

Researchers have identified a new strain of Android malware, dubbed RatHat, that infects consumer phones and grants attackers remote access. It includes an AI-driven component that helps operators automatically move around and operate the hijacked device, raising the risk of exposure for anything stored on it.

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