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New RatHat Android malware records screen touches to steal passwords
Original: RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords
Security researchers have flagged RatHat, a newly identified Android malware that records users' screen touches in order to capture passwords and other sensitive credentials. By logging taps, the malware can reconstruct what victims type even when keystrokes are not directly monitored, making it a notable threat to Android users. Reports warn people to keep devices updated and avoid installing apps from untrusted sources.
Why now: News of a newly discovered Android malware capable of stealing passwords raises immediate concern for smartphone users
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