Rafel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks

Published on June 22, 2024

An open-source Android malware named 'Rafel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment on Telegram.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

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CDK Global outage caused by BlackSuit ransomware attack

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