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Tue, September 9, 2025

RatOn Android RAT Evolves with NFC Relay and ATS Capabilities

🛡️ ThreatFabric has identified a new Android remote access trojan, RatOn, that combines NFC relay attacks with automated money-transfer (ATS) and overlay capabilities to target cryptocurrency wallets and conduct device fraud. Attackers distribute droppers via fake Play Store listings (masquerading as a TikTok 18+ app) aimed at Czech and Slovak users, then request accessibility and device-admin permissions. RatOn deploys a third-stage NFSkate module for Ghost Tap NFC relays, presents overlay or ransom-style screens, captures PINs and seed phrases, records keystrokes, and exfiltrates sensitive data to attacker servers to drain accounts.

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