Malware is one of those things that you do not mess with, especially if you want to keep your information private. Given our best efforts, there may come a point in time where you end up having to ...

An open-source Android malware named 'Rafel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment ...

UPDATE: Google says Google Play Protect automatically blocks the Rafel RAT malware that threat actors are allegedly using for ransomware attacks on outdated Android phones. The company’s protective ...

Security researchers have warned against Rafel, an open-source remote administration tool (RAT) targeting Android devices. The investigation by Check Point Research (CPR) identified multiple threat ...

Outdated Android devices are being targeted by novel, targeted malware “Rafel RAT” to steal data and, sometimes, carry out ransomware attacks, according to a CheckPoint research. As many as 120 ...

Cybercriminals are using malware called Rafel RAT to attack outdated Android devices. Rafel RAT is distributed through malicious APK files disguised as legitimate apps. To stay protected, download ...

Check Point Research (CPR) has identified multiple Android malware that use Rafel RAT (remote administration tool) and urges people to make sure their Android devices are up to date.

Cybersecurity firm Check Point Research has discovered a potent piece of Android malware, called Rafel, being utilized by threat actors. The malware is an open-source remote administration tool (RAT) ...