# Chinese Malware RatHat Exploits AI to Harvest Financial Data on Android Devices

> Source: <https://osintsights.com/chinese-malware-rathat-exploits-ai-to-harvest-financial-data-on-android-devices>
> Published: 2026-09-17 13:03:09+00:00

Meet RatHat, a sneaky Chinese malware that's using AI to secretly harvest financial data from Android devices - and traditional security controls just can't keep up. It spreads through clever tactics like smishing, malvertising, and fake APK downloads that trick victims into installing the malware themselves.