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Say Hello to RatHat, a New AI-Powered Malware Invading the Android Ecosystem - CNET
Publisher description: The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for an app like Google Chrome.
NewsAPI | Sep 20, 2026 | Joe Hindy
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New AI-powered malware called RatHat can automatically gain admin-level control over your Android device, stealing whatever it wants. Once opened, the app seemingly innocently asks for accessibility permissions, which it then uses to take over your entire device. This effectively grants the malware admin access to your device.
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