New Android RAT ‘Fantasy Hub’ sold as Malware-as-a-Service across Russian Telegram channels

Cybersecurity researchers have announced a new Android RAT called Fantasy Hub that is being distributed as a subscription service to criminals. It is on sale on Russian-speaking Telegram channels under a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model. According to reports, it turns any app into spyware, pretends to be a Play Store update, hijacks SMS to steal 2FA, and streams camera and microphone in real-time via WebRTC. The Malware-as-a-Service model allows it to lower the technical barriers for attackers with minimal expertise. The spyware gives hackers the ability to read 2FA messages, get into bank accounts, and watch devices in real time. Fantasy Hub teaches criminals how to create fake Google Play Store According to its seller, the malware allows device control and espionage. This gives threat actors access to SMS messages, contacts, call logs, images, and videos, as well as the ability to intercept, reply to, and delete incoming alerts. The malware...

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