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RatHat Android malware records screen touches to steal passwords
Original: RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords
A new Android malware dubbed RatHat has been identified that records users' screen touches in order to capture passwords and other sensitive credentials. By logging where and how users tap on their screens, the malware can reconstruct what people type, even when keyboards or password fields hide characters. Android users are being advised to keep devices updated and avoid installing apps from untrusted sources.
Why now: News of a new Android threat capable of stealing passwords through touch recording is prompting security warnings.
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