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PJobRAT Android Malware Masquerades as Dating and Messaging Apps to Target Military Personnel

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PJobRAT, an Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) first identified in 2019, has resurfaced in a new campaign targeting users in Taiwan. Initially, PJobRAT was known for targeting Indian military personnel by disguising itself as dating and instant messaging apps. The… Read more → The post PJobRAT Android Malware Masquerades as Dating and Messaging Apps to Target Military Personnel appeared first on IT Security News.

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PJobRAT Android Malware Masquerades As Dating And Messaging Apps To Target Military Personnel - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

PJobRAT, an Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) first identified in 2019, has resurfaced in a new campaign targeting users in Taiwan. Initially, PJobRAT was known for targeting Indian military personnel by disguising itself as dating and instant messaging apps. The latest iteration of this malware has evolved, now masquerading as apps like ‘SangaalLite’ and ‘CChat’, which were distributed through defunct WordPress sites. Screenshots from the int…

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PJobRAT Android Malware Masquerades as Dating and Messaging Apps to Target Military Personnel

PJobRAT, an Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) first identified in 2019, has resurfaced in a new campaign targeting users in Taiwan. Initially, PJobRAT was known for targeting Indian military personnel by disguising itself as dating and instant messaging apps. The latest iteration of this malware has evolved, now masquerading as apps like ‘SangaalLite’ and ‘CChat’, […] The post PJobRAT Android Malware Masquerades as Dating and Messaging Apps to …

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PJobRAT Malware Campaign Targeted Taiwanese Users via Fake Chat Apps

An Android malware family previously observed targeting Indian military personnel has been linked to a new campaign likely aimed at users in Taiwan under the guise of chat apps. "PJobRAT can steal SMS messages, phone contacts, device and app information, documents, and media files from infected Android devices," Sophos security researcher Pankaj Kohli said in a Thursday analysis. PJobRAT, first

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PJobRAT makes a comeback, takes another crack at chat apps

Sophos X-Ops uncovers a recent campaign from an Android RAT first seen in 2019 – now infecting users in Taiwan Introduction to Malware Binary Triage (IMBT) Course Looking to level up your skills? Get 10% off using coup…

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