Government has a ‘malware’ warning for Android users

The government issued a warning to its citizens regarding an advanced malware named “DogeRAT,” which is targeting Android users. The malware can access sensitive data and enable hackers to take control of infected devices. The advisory was released by the Controller General of Defence Accounts after cybersecurity startup CloudSEK brought the remote access trojan named DogeRAT to their attention.

The malware is primarily aimed at Android users in India and is distributed through social media and messaging platforms disguised as legitimate apps, including ChatGPT and Opera Mini, and even as “premium versions” of popular apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Instagram.