
Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Researchers have identified the first known Android malware to use generative AI during execution.
- The malware queries Google’s Gemini model to adapt its behavior across different Android devices.
- It may be a proof-of-concept version, but it signals a shift toward more dynamic AI-assisted attacks.
Update: February 20, 2026 (05:12 PM ET): Following our request for comment and the publication of the original article below, a Google spokesperson provided us with the…

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