Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement)

Researchers say PromptSpy is the first Android malware to use generative AI during execution, querying Gemini to stay on a device.
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Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Hackers abused Hugging Face to spread Android malware through a fake antivirus app. Here is how it works and how to protect your phone.
Forbes

Android Users—New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls, Reroutes To Attackers

This article was updated on November 7th to include a statement provided by a Google spokesperson. The evolution of malware is a relentless game of cat and mouse, and Android users are once again in ...
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How to avoid the nightmare Android malware that can hold your device for ransom or erase it

Newly discovered malware DroidLock can wreak havoc on your Android phone, taking over your lock screen — even changing your login info — to prevent victims from being able to get into their devices.
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Android Malware Mutes Alerts, Drains Crypto Wallets

Security researchers have uncovered a "highly capable" new mobile banking Trojan targeting Android users in Indonesia and possibly across other Southeast Asian countries. Like many Android banking ...
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[UPDATED] New Sturnus Android Trojan Can Read Encrypted Messages and Hijack Your Device

UPDATE (November 25, 2025): Google spokesperson reached out with a comment regarding this situation. Here’s the statement in full: “Based on our current detection, no apps containing this malware are ...