Mirax Android RAT Targets Spanish-Speaking Users via Meta Advertising Platforms

A new Android remote access trojan (RAT) named Mirax is actively targeting Spanish-speaking countries, leveraging Meta's advertising platforms to distribute malware. Campaigns have reached over 220,000 accounts across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads via malicious ads. Mirax incorporates advanced RAT capabilities, enabling threat actors to interact with compromised devices in real time. The malware also converts infected devices into SOCKS5 proxies, facilitating further malicious activities. No specific dates, CVE IDs, or additional technical details were provided in the reported content.