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- PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI at Runtime for Persistenceby Eduard Kovacs on February 20, 2026 at 7:06 am
The malware leverages Gemini to analyze on-screen elements and ensure that it remains on the device even after a reboot. The post PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI at Runtime for Persistence appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- New Keenadu Android Malware Found on Thousands of Devicesby Eduard Kovacs on February 18, 2026 at 3:41 pm
The malware has been preinstalled on many devices but it has also been distributed through Google Play and other app stores. The post New Keenadu Android Malware Found on Thousands of Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Android 17 Beta Strengthens Secure-by-Default Design for Privacy and App Securityby Eduard Kovacs on February 16, 2026 at 1:50 pm
The latest Android version continues to improve security and privacy, according to its developers. The post Android 17 Beta Strengthens Secure-by-Default Design for Privacy and App Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- New ‘ZeroDayRAT’ Spyware Kit Enables Total Compromise of iOS, Android Devicesby Kevin Townsend on February 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Available via Telegram, researchers warn ZeroDayRAT is a ‘complete mobile compromise toolkit’ comparable to kits normally requiring nation-state resources to develop. The post New ‘ZeroDayRAT’ Spyware Kit Enables Total Compromise of iOS, Android Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- WhisperPair Attack Leaves Millions of Audio Accessories Open to Hijackingby Ionut Arghire on January 16, 2026 at 11:50 am
The critical issue impacts Bluetooth audio accessories with improper Google Fast Pair implementations. The post WhisperPair Attack Leaves Millions of Audio Accessories Open to Hijacking appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Broadcom Wi-Fi Chipset Flaw Allows Hackers to Disrupt Networksby Eduard Kovacs on January 13, 2026 at 2:10 pm
The vulnerability was discovered in Asus routers, but all devices using the affected chipset are susceptible to attacks. The post Broadcom Wi-Fi Chipset Flaw Allows Hackers to Disrupt Networks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- New $150 Cellik RAT Grants Android Control, Trojanizes Google Play Appsby Ionut Arghire on December 17, 2025 at 12:44 pm
The malware provides full device control and real-time surveillance capabilities like those of advanced spyware. The post New $150 Cellik RAT Grants Android Control, Trojanizes Google Play Apps appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Soverli Raises $2.6 Million for Secure Smartphone OSby Ionut Arghire on December 15, 2025 at 11:50 am
The sovereign smartphone OS runs along Android or iOS, allowing users to switch between secure, isolated environments. The post Soverli Raises $2.6 Million for Secure Smartphone OS appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphonesby Associated Press on December 4, 2025 at 7:10 pm
The Ministry of Communications on had asked smartphone makers to install the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” app within 90 days and to prevent users from disabling it. The post India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphones appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Android Zero-Days Patched in December 2025 Security Updateby Ionut Arghire on December 2, 2025 at 9:36 am
Google warns that two out of the 107 vulnerabilities patched in Android this month have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks. The post Android Zero-Days Patched in December 2025 Security Update appeared first on SecurityWeek.







