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ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • February 26, 2026

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ResidentBat Malware Linked to Belarusian KGB Targets Mobile Devices A new Android spyware named ResidentBat has been connected to the Belarusian KGB, enabling state operators to maintain persistent access to the mobile devices of journalists and civil society members. The malware was first reported in December 2025 following a joint investigation by Reporters Without Borders and RESIDENT.NGO, indicating a sophisticated development process aimed at surveillance. 3 sources 33

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ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access

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