ESET has uncovered PromptSpy, Android malware that uses Gemini to stay running, spy on devices and make removal attempts more difficult.

The PromptSpy Android malware, created by Chinese developers, uses Gemini AI at runtime to achieve persistence on devices.

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

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

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

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