#adb

RatHat Android Malware Abuses ADB to Retain Shell Access After Uninstall

Sep 18, 2026 // 11:11

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new Android malware called RatHat that’s assessed to be operated by China-based threat actors and features an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered […]

RedHook Android malware now uses Wireless ADB for shell access

Jul 12, 2026 // 17:36

A new version of the RedHook Android malware abuses the Android Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) mechanism in a novel way to gain shell-level privileges without […]

Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Exploits ADB to Hijack IoT Devices for DDoS Attacks

May 7, 2026 // 00:36

Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a new Mirai-derived botnet that self-identifies as xlabs_v1 and targets internet-exposed devices running Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to enlist them in […]