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BTMOB Android RAT no-code builder malware activity

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BTMOB is an Android RAT sold as malware-as-a-service on the clearweb and in private Telegram channels, with a no-code APK builder that generates customized phishing payloads. The activity targets users mainly in Brazil and Latin America, uses phishing sites that mimic streaming services, cryptocurrency mining platforms, and Google Play, and has included lures themed as an Argentinian government agency. Once installed, the malware can exfiltrate data, capture screenshots, and abuse Android Accessibility Services for deeper access. ESET says the builder lets operators tailor permissions and behavior without coding, increasing the pace of payload generation and making defense harder.

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  1. 29.05.2026 00:10 1 articles · 1mo ago

    BTMOB sells no-code APK builder on clearweb and Telegram

    Technical Analysis Update

    BTMOB is openly advertised on the clearweb and in private Telegram channels as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform with an APK builder that customizes phishing payloads without coding. The Android RAT targets users mainly in Brazil and Latin America, uses phishing sites masquerading as streaming services, cryptocurrency mining platforms, and Google Play portals, and custom lures have included an Argentinian government agency theme.

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  2. 26.05.2026 17:00 2 articles · 1mo ago

    Initial report: BTMOB Android RAT no-code builder malware activity

    Initial Disclosure

    Early activity centered on a February 2025 Android RAT lineage that blended phishing-based delivery with a no-code APK builder. The initial phase established the core playbook of fake-store installs, payload customization, and permission abuse for device takeover.

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