Page 1 of 1

11,000 Android Devices Hacked by Chinese Threats Actors to Deploy PlayPraetor Malware

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 12:30 am
by Shane1145
A sophisticated malware-as-a-service operation orchestrated by Chinese-speaking threat actors has successfully compromised over 11,000 Android devices worldwide through the deployment of PlayPraetor, a powerful Remote Access Trojan designed for on-device fraud.

The campaign represents a significant escalation in mobile banking malware operations, with the botnet expanding at an alarming rate of over 2,000 new infections per week.

https://cybersecuritynews.com/11000-and ... ts-actors/