Russia-linked malware operation collapses after security failures, developer’s arrest An Android spyware operation that briefly gained traction in Russia appears to have collapsed within months of its launch after security flaws exposed its infrastructure and authorities arrested its suspected developer, cybersecurity researchers said. The malware, known as ClayRat, was designed for espionage and remote control of infected Android devices. Once installed, it could intercept SMS messages and call logs, access contacts, take photos, record screens, and execute commands sent from a remote command-and-control server. Despite attracting attention shortly after emerging in October 2025, ClayRat’s infrastructure deteriorated rapidly. By December, all known command servers associated with the…