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PromptSpy: AI-Powered Android Malware Outsmarts Security with Google Gemini

23 Feb 2026 news 🌍 South America

PromptSpy is a groundbreaking AI-driven Android malware that leverages Google’s Gemini to adapt, persist, and grant hackers remote access. Here’s how it works—and why it signals a new era of cyber threats.

#PromptSpy | #Android malware | #Generative AI

PromptSpy Android Malware Harnesses Google Gemini AI for Unprecedented Persistence

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 South America

PromptSpy is the first Android malware to use Google’s Gemini AI for runtime persistence and defense, signaling a new era of AI-assisted cyber threats targeting mobile devices.

#PromptSpy | #Android malware | #Generative AI

PromptSpy Android Malware Uses Gemini AI for Adaptive Attacks

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 South America

PromptSpy, a new Android spyware, leverages Google’s Gemini AI to automate its persistence and evade removal, showcasing how generative AI is reshaping the cybercrime landscape.

#Android Malware | #Gemini AI | #Cybercrime

Keenadu Malware Infects Android Devices: Firmware Backdoor Linked to Global Botnets

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Keenadu, a new Android malware, has been discovered embedded in device firmware and distributed via app stores, infecting thousands of devices worldwide. The backdoor enables remote control for ad fraud and is linked to powerful botnets, exposing critical risks in the Android supply chain.

#Keenadu | #Android malware | #ad fraud

Signed, Sealed, Compromised: Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Uncovered in Android Tablets

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new investigation reveals Keenadu, a sophisticated backdoor pre-installed in Android tablet firmware, giving hackers remote access and control through signed OTA updates. The malware bypasses app sandboxing and targets thousands worldwide.

#Keenadu | #Android malware | #firmware backdoor

Keenadu Malware: Android Firmware Backdoor Exposes Thousands to Total Device Takeover

18 Feb 2026 news

Keenadu, a newly discovered Android malware, is hiding in device firmware and popular apps—including those on Google Play—giving cybercriminals total control over thousands of devices. Here’s how it works, who’s affected, and what you can do.

#Keenadu | #Android malware | #cybersecurity

FvncBot: The Android Banking Trojan Exploiting Accessibility in Poland

10 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

FvncBot poses as a security app to infiltrate Android devices, exploiting accessibility services to steal banking credentials, stream screens, and remotely control victims’ phones. Its advanced techniques mark a new era in mobile malware.

#FvncBot | #Android malware | #banking security

FvncBot: New Android Trojan Masquerades as mBank Security App

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A new Android banking trojan, FvncBot, is targeting Polish users by posing as an mBank security app. The malware abuses accessibility services, enabling attackers to steal credentials and remotely control devices through advanced techniques like keylogging, web-injects, and live screen streaming.

#FvncBot | #Android malware | #banking trojan

Fake RTO Challan Scam: Inside India’s Advanced Android Malware Threat

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new multi-stage Android malware scam in India uses fake RTO challan notifications to steal personal and financial data, mine cryptocurrency, and evade detection—impacting thousands of users and raising the stakes for digital security.

#Android Malware | #Cybercrime | #Data Theft

Cloud Shadows: How Arsink RAT Hijacks Androids Using Trusted Cloud Services

02 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

A sweeping Android malware campaign, Arsink RAT, leverages trusted cloud platforms and social channels to steal data and remotely control thousands of devices worldwide. Discover how this threat operates and how to protect yourself.

#Android Malware | #Data Theft | #Remote Access Trojan