Bitdefender Uncovers Android Malware Campaign Using Hugging Face to Host RAT

Bitdefender has identified an Android malware campaign leveraging the Hugging Face platform to host a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The attack targets mobile devices through malicious repositories on Hugging Face, exploiting its model and dataset hosting functionality. The malware enables remote control, including data exfiltration, command execution, and espionage. No specific date or geographic target is mentioned. The discovery highlights the abuse of legitimate platforms for malware distribution.