PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime

Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow, using Google's Gemini model to adapt its persistence across different devices.
Computer Weekly

PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI

A newly-uncovered malware targeting the Android operating system seems to exploit Google’s Gemini GenAI tool to help it maintain persistence.
The Hacker News

PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI to Automate Recent-Apps Persistence

PromptSpy Android malware abuses Google Gemini to analyze screens, automate persistence, block removal, and enable VNC-based remote device control.
PCMag

This Android Malware Connects to Google Gemini for Tips on Hacking Targets

PromptSpy' appears to be the first Android malware that uses generative AI in its execution flow, according to antivirus provider ESET.
Fabbaloo

Malware Campaigns Targets 3D Model Sites via Blender

It turns out that some participants post .blend files, which are used by the popular Blender open-source 3D modeling system.

North Korean Graphalgo Campaign Uses Fake Job Tests to Spread Malware Scam

A North Korean attack group is running a scam operation called the Graphalgo, wherein they use fake job schemes to deliver malware.
IEEE

MiniVHS-22: A Realistic Multi-Source Dataset for Intelligent Malware Detection Using Machine Learning

Abstract: The rapid growth of malware and cyber threats demands intelligent methods for network traffic analysis. While machine learning (ML) techniques have shown high potential, their success is ...
The Hacker News

Microsoft Discloses DNS-Based ClickFix Attack Using Nslookup for Malware Staging

Microsoft details a new ClickFix variant abusing DNS nslookup commands to stage malware, enabling stealthy payload delivery and RAT deployment.
IEEE

Advanced Malware Analysis and Detection Using Deep Neural Networks

Abstract: Malware is malicious software that is used to cause harm to the computer systems, networks or users across several operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux. The ...