LOWData BreachACTIVE
The Hacker News: Mirax Android RAT Turns Devices into SOCKS5 Proxies, Reaching 220,000 via Meta Ads
April 14, 2026
Incident Summary
An Android malware called Mirax was spread through malicious advertisements on Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads. The activity reportedly reached more than 220,000 users and primarily targeted Spanish-speaking regions. The incident matters because it indicates ad-delivered malware distribution that can affect users on Meta services. Limited public details are available about remediation steps, impacted data, or whether Meta accounts or internal systems were breached.
Incident Details
- Type
- Data Breach
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 14, 2026
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