New Android malware targets banking credentials and PINs
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Security researchers have reported new Android malware designed to steal banking credentials and PINs, with BleepingComputer identifying it as RemControl and Mashable and CNET referring to it as RatHat. The malware can disguise itself as a legitimate app and record screen touches, while Malwarebytes and Group-IB report that it uses AI-created overlays to capture sensitive information. BleepingComputer said the campaign targets users in Europe and Canada.
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