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 ...

An open-source Android malware named 'Rafel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment ...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Protect automatically blocks the Rafel RAT malware that threat actors are allegedly using for ransomware attacks on outdated Android phones.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 ...

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 ...

Have you updated the software on your Samsung, Pixel or Xiaomi phone recently? If not, you might want to look away now. The cyber team at Check Point has just issued a new report warning just how big ...

Outdated Android devices are being targeted by novel, targeted malware “Rafel RAT” to steal data and, sometimes, carry out ransomware attacks, according to a CheckPoint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Cybercriminals are using malware called Rafel RAT to attack outdated Android devices.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 ...

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) ...