Topic: google play protect
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Android Malware Now Uses Gemini AI to Evolve in Real Time
A new Android malware uses Google's Gemini AI to dynamically adapt its behavior in real-time, analyzing device environments and generating code to evade detection. The malware accesses the Gemini API to conduct reconnaissance and tailor malicious actions, though Google states it has not been foun...
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Google dismantles secret network hijacking phone internet
Google dismantled a major cybercrime operation that hijacked millions of personal devices to create a global proxy network, which hackers used to mask malicious traffic through unsuspecting users' home connections. The network was built using deceptive software kits hidden in legitimate apps, sec...
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ClayRat Spyware Infiltrates Android Devices in Russia
ClayRat is an Android spyware operation targeting Russian users through deceptive Telegram channels and fake websites, tricking them into installing malicious apps disguised as legitimate ones like WhatsApp and YouTube. Once installed, the spyware gains extensive access to sensitive data, includi...
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Must-Delete Apps on Your Smartphone Right Now
Security researchers found over 20 fake cryptocurrency wallet apps on Google Play, mimicking legitimate ones like SushiSwap and PancakeSwap, designed to steal users' recovery phrases and funds. These malicious apps bypassed security checks by hijacking legitimate developer accounts and used phish...
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Hackers Spread Android Malware via Hugging Face
A sophisticated malware campaign targets Android users by abusing the trusted AI platform Hugging Face to host and distribute malicious payloads, exploiting its reputation to bypass security warnings. The attack uses a deceptive dropper app to deliver a powerful remote access tool that steals cre...
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First Android Malware Using Generative AI Discovered
A novel Android malware called "PromptSpy" is the first to use generative AI, specifically Google's Gemini, to automate on-screen navigation and lock itself in the recent apps list, making it hard to remove and increasing its adaptability across devices. The malware deploys a remote-control VNC...
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Keenadu Backdoor Infects Android Firmware and Google Play Apps
A sophisticated Android malware named Keenadu, deeply embedded in device firmware, grants attackers full control to compromise all apps and steal sensitive user data, including banking credentials and private browsing activity. The malware spreads through multiple channels, including compromised ...
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