New RadzaRat Spyware Poses as File Manager to Hijack Android Devices

Certo Software found RadzaRat, an Android RAT disguised as a file manager that has a 0/66 detection rate on VirusTotal. It keylogs passwords and steals files.

Cybersecurity experts at Certo Software have discovered a new Android spyware called RadzaRat. This malware is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that gives criminals full remote control over a device, and alarmingly, it is currently completely undetectable to all major anti-virus programs. This important finding was shared with Hackread.com, highlighting a serious new risk for users.

The File Manager Disguise

According to Certo Software’s blog post, RadzaRat is hidden within an application that appears to be a normal file manager, a tool used to handle photos and documents. Once installed, it grants criminals extensive access, allowing them to browse and download files with advertised support for transfers up to 10 gigabytes, and even track everything you type, a feature known as ...