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

This article informs us about a android malware attack that abuses Google Gemini. Google Gemini is something that I use at least twice a week, so it caught my interest. The malware engages with Google Gemini to gain remote access to its victim's device. According to Ravie, the malware is suggested to have originated in a Chinese-speaking environment, due to the language found within the malware. Many people were affected in Argentina, but this attack poses a risk to anyone. If your device seems to be under attack by this malware, it is advised to reboot into safe mode to remove it.

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• Who published the content? Ravie Lakshmanan

• Where was it published? THN

• When was it published? February 19, 2026

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BeyondTrust Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks - SecurityWeek

This article speaks about a ransomware attack against a vulnerability found in Beyond Trust Remote Support. The ransomware attacks using malware called SparkRat and vshell linx backdown. Beyond Trust Vulnerability is flawed in its CVE-2026-1731; this is where the attack takes place and executes remote coding. The article suggests that tracking was used since the attacks begin with 24 hours of their release. Creators are attempting to remove this ransomware by updating its KEV entry for CVE-2026-1731. Isolating the device and adding protective software are other ways that are not listed in the article to prevent and or remove ransomware.

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• Who published the content? Eduards Kovacs

• Where was it published? RSS

• When was it published? February 20, 2026

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• How is it written and presented? This article was written to inform in an expository manner.

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