New Android RAT Uses Near Field Communication to Automatically Steal Money From Devices

New Android RAT uses Near Field Communication to automatically steal money from devices

Researchers spotted a unique piece of malware called RatOn, combining previously unseen features.

This new Android banking trojan can automatically transfer money off your phone to hackers

The RatOn Android malware may be new, but it’s surprisingly capable at stealing your hard-earned cash through overlay attacks and even automatic money transfers.

New Android RAT uses Near Field Communication to automatically steal money from devices - WorldNL Magazine

(Image credit: wk1003mike / Shutterstock) RatOn is a rare Android trojan combining NFC relay, overlay attacks, and automated money transfersIt targets banking apps and crypto wallets, stealing PINs and recovery phrasesSpread via fake TikTok apps, it mainly targets users in Czechia and Slovakia Security researchers have uncovered a rare strain of Android malware with capabilities that were “virtually unheard of” - until now.Earlier this week, Th…

New Android banking trojan RatOn threatens U.S. banks

Researchers warn the malware can steal money, drain crypto wallets and enable NFC relay fraud. Currently, it targets a bank in the Czech Republic.

RatOn Android Malware Detected With NFC Relay And ATS Banking Fraud Capabilities - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Sep 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Threat Intelligence A new Android malware called RatOn evolved from a basic tool capable of conducting Near Field Communication (NFC) attacks to a sophisticated remote access trojan with Automated Transfer System (ATS) capabilities to conduct device fraud. “RatOn merges traditional overlay attacks with automatic money transfers and NFC relay functionality – making it a uniquely powerful threat,” t…

RatOn Hijacks Bank Account to Launch Automated Money Transfers

Dubbed RatOn, that combines traditional overlay attacks with NFC relay tactics to hijack bank accounts and initiate automated money transfers. Developed from scratch by a threat actor group observed since July 2025, RatOn represents a significant evolution in mobile fraud… Read more → The post RatOn Hijacks Bank Account to Launch Automated Money Transfers appeared first on IT Security News.