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PromptSpy: Android Malware Uses AI to Evade and Control

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 South America

PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to harness Google’s Gemini AI, adapts in real time to stay hidden and in control. Investigators reveal how this new breed of malware targets banking users in Argentina, resists removal, and signals a dangerous leap in cybercriminal tactics.

#AI Malware | #Android Security | #Cybercrime

IPTV Scam Apps Fuel Android Banking Malware Surge Across Europe

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A wave of fake IPTV apps is delivering advanced Android malware across Europe, enabling remote device takeover and banking fraud. Investigators reveal how the Massiv trojan tricks users, bypasses security, and launders money using victims’ identities.

#IPTV malware | #Android security | #banking fraud

Android’s New Fortress: Inside Google’s War on Phone Theft

30 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Google’s latest Android updates introduce multi-layered anti-theft protections, making devices tougher to crack and less appealing to thieves. Learn how the new features work and what they mean for your device’s security.

#Android security | #Phone theft | #Biometric verification

Google’s New Android Anti-Theft Features: How Your Phone Just Got a Lot Harder to Steal

30 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

Google unveils powerful new anti-theft features for Android, including machine learning-based theft detection and expanded biometric security, signaling a tougher era for phone thieves worldwide.

#Android Security | #Anti-Theft | #Biometric Authentication

Android’s New Anti-Theft Features: Google’s Security Crackdown Explained

29 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

Google is rolling out a powerful new suite of Android anti-theft features, including enhanced authentication, biometric defenses, and improved recovery tools. Find out how these updates could protect your device from thieves and fraudsters.

#Android Security | #Anti-Theft | #Biometric Authentication

AI-Driven Clickjacking: The New Android Malware Threat Hidden in Game Ads

26 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new AI-powered malware targets Android users by manipulating in-app ads within popular games, spreading via unofficial app stores and Telegram channels. Discover how it works, the risks, and how to protect your device.

#AI malware | #click fraud | #Android security

🏴‍☠️ Android Heist: deVixor Malware Hits Iranian Users with Banking Fraud and Ransomware

13 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

deVixor malware is sweeping through Iranian Android devices, combining banking theft, surveillance, and ransomware. Learn how this campaign operates, its technical tricks, and how users can protect themselves from this evolving threat.

#deVixor malware | #Android security | #Iranian users

Android Antivirus Showdown: Top Apps and Why Your Phone Needs Protection

13 Jan 2026 news

Android users are facing an unprecedented wave of cyber threats. This feature investigates why antivirus apps are now essential for mobile safety and profiles the best options to lock down your device.

#Android Security | #Cybercrime | #Antivirus Apps

Wonderland Malware: The Android SMS Stealer Redefining Mobile Cybercrime

22 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

Wonderland, a sophisticated Android malware, is hijacking SMS messages, intercepting OTPs, and draining accounts in Uzbekistan. Discover how this new threat operates and why experts warn it's a sign of cybercrime's future.

#Wonderland malware | #Android security | #cybercrime

Cellik Malware: How Hackers Turn Google Play Apps into Android Spyware

16 Dec 2025 news

Cellik is a new Android malware that lets attackers create malicious versions of legitimate Google Play apps. By hiding inside trusted software, Cellik evades detection and poses a serious threat to users worldwide.

#Cellik malware | #Android security | #Trojanized apps