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Mirax RAT Targeting Android Users in Europe

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Medium
Vulnerabilityandroid
Published: Wed Apr 15 2026 (04/15/2026, 12:10:08 UTC)
Source: SecurityWeek

Description

Offered as a MaaS to a small number of affiliates, mainly Russian speakers, the RAT can turn devices into residential proxy nodes. The post Mirax RAT Targeting Android Users in Europe appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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AILast updated: 04/15/2026, 12:16:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

Mirax RAT is a malware service targeting Android devices, distributed to a limited group of affiliates, mostly Russian speakers. Its primary capability is to turn compromised Android devices into residential proxy nodes, potentially enabling anonymized network traffic routing. The targeting focus is on users in Europe. No specific affected software versions or patches have been identified, and no active exploitation has been confirmed.

Potential Impact

Infected Android devices can be covertly used as residential proxy nodes, which may facilitate anonymized malicious activities by threat actors. This could lead to privacy violations and unauthorized use of device resources. No direct data on exploitation or broader impact is available.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should exercise caution with app installations, especially from untrusted sources, and maintain updated security software. Since no official fix or patch information is available, monitoring for vendor advisories is recommended.

Affected Countries

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Threat ID: 69df81b482d89c981f0e2b53

Added to database: 4/15/2026, 12:16:52 PM

Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 12:16:57 PM

Last updated: 4/16/2026, 5:41:44 AM

Views: 14

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