Flying Eagle Android RAT Source Code Circulates, Traces Found on 170 Servers

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Published: 2026-07-29
Category: technology
Source: The Hacker News
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The source code for the Flying Eagle Android remote access trojan (RAT) is being distributed via criminal Telegram channels. Researchers have identified 170 internet servers hosting matching control panels and certificates, connecting the RAT to a fake Chinese Public Security service app. This malware enables payment-password and keystroke capture, screen recording, camera access, and phishing, posing a significant threat to Android users.

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