# RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-21 03:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
The RedHook Android malware has returned with an upgraded version capable of hijacking phones and stealing sensitive banking credentials.

## Intelligence Brief
An upgraded version of the RedHook Android malware is currently targeting users, with a specific focus on Southeast Asia. The malware is designed to quietly hijack devices and steal banking credentials along with other sensitive data.


Coverage from Fox News, PhoneArena, and The Daily Hodl emphasizes the malware's ability to spy on and hijack phones. Southend Echo reports that users are being advised to delete a fake app associated with the virus to prevent the theft of bank details.


Future developments depend on the identification and removal of the fake application used to distribute the malware, as reported by Newswav and Southend Echo.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What does RedHook malware do?
It can quietly hijack Android phones, spy on users, and steal sensitive data including banking credentials.

### Who is being targeted by this malware?
According to Newswav, the upgraded malware is targeting users across Southeast Asia.

### How can users protect themselves?
Coverage from Southend Echo indicates that users should delete the fake app associated with the virus.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Android, Southeast Asia, RedHook Android, Dangerous New Android Malware Infecting Phones Stealing Banking Credentials and Other Sensitive Data Report

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newswav | RedHook Android malware returns upgraded, targeting users across Southeast Asia | 2026-07-20 15:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPdVlOM0NKc1RpZ3VWcGJUVTJqSnA5MHRDTzBfWmJESXg1b2ZQY0p3bklZeDJ6dmJ1eldZNkhUZ3ZNbkZuUWxxZ0J1MUZrWDdsN1ZVbWtndjN3X0N0VWFmT1BPXzdCNDkydGUxbUhuMks1Y1dyRG5BR2ZPc1k0Z1ZQRjExMGd5WHFjZTZpZVpyM0FpdEZybm9xUHVDVm1lOVdwb1pCUW9vUG9raFNuVkVTbXFMSjNiczQ?oc=5) |
| The Daily Hodl | Dangerous New Android Malware Infecting Phones, Stealing Banking Credentials and Other Sensitive Data: Report | 2026-07-20 15:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxOejBuTHlJdW50YzJEZmtVRzRZRDhrS3poa3VYaWpXbmlHdlpGaGgtel9LM3BzaTd4dHl1WjNUQ2ZTaE5wRTU1NTJ4aHhkOVFsWDBxWE83d2VTMUlOYWtxeUFIbUdhOV83NFRCUWp5cWtiVU1hRThBelhQSi1iRTZmUFB2MWJ4QUxFUlJhTWxpbTBkQ28tRGc1STJzR2hwVHhSMndVMXZTSjlCQU92a0hDSW9GNm0tX3JZSXBWM21La3JTcUhXam9WaHlULVFjcFdIdjRaVXFjci3SAd4BQVVfeXFMUGk0c1pnODc2U3hTMzNQRlFjN2ZNYmJNbGRmUnExTUdvUE1MNnJyc0NwNmRncHdSaU5GZGZIaWRFVmxKdWotbVB4NHJ6b1Z4VjdQUUctbWxISGdjSUxLODlac2xnQkNTLUZxZlFXSFJqcmRaQl9kakh6Z3h) |
| Southend Echo | Android users told to delete this fake app to avoid virus stealing bank details | 2026-07-20 15:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNc3BiMVdvTmU2R0FIVWJPMEZfX1JXRlJSRXhJVDN6ak9MM1UxTTZGN2Q4aExhcXloT3hKOVVibUtZN3JlY2pvVTRLWEpwUmtZM0lWdlNzakJWMzU5b3lCa0dDS2tFcmF3RUNQVnE4clIxbWV3SnQ1dXQxM3VacFZtNGdFc2lZZVRSMllHNzNLYS1mWTlGTEtZUUVpR29ZWTNDaEg2TjlRQkVPbEJIY0c3X0t3?oc=5) |
| PhoneArena | This new Android malware doesn't just spy on your phone, it hijacks it | 2026-07-20 15:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOZld5MHRySWVnRUJna2Vvd0xQT1F3OU5nOVNpWUdrVjcwTlZ0a3Rpa1pVZmlJQXlwYjVSRGZkOURmd0lzQVNZcmRqYVpIVWJ5NXo0c2lOdmJDOF9SR3NEdUs5dTUxaThFMWZJUlNJekhkdVZ4UUhzeHJxenJDS3ZMOW45MHRoM01FcGtIbUNkTHg3SlBvMXZNRnpxY1k2cHBfQzNzWGZEQXZieFkxVUE?oc=5) |
| Fox News | RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone | 2026-07-20 15:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9UYVQxaXBPRVBwTzhSMGp0X2NFTUpTZFFRU1BWVzAxME5BWVM3ZWw1TlRQN2ZjR2ZIOWNFME85eEJ1RjAxS3FfRTBGZGVyUU5BNVYwNjdQOVpRODJIX1NMWlNXVXNucDJOYU04WUlma3JHTjhYYklVMVdHRUVfd9IBgwFBVV95cUxNZEFmWXlJYk1hUWFybGxtWkRnendPRjFoWFZLbFV0YjBIN2FjeXRnT1FNQVYyZVliM0FvSnVkTVRCdDVoR0p0TEtNblQxcEJCb1RMb01hRDR0c1BOcW5mM2IwYzBMelhyTHhveURHMk9qNkpXMlh1WUl1M0FSWDBOUXIzZw?oc=5) |

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