PromptSpy abuses Gemini AI to gain persistent access on Android

PromptSpy is the first Android malware to abuse Google’s Gemini AI, enabling persistence and advanced spying features. Security researchers at ESET have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to exploit Google’s Gemini AI to maintain persistence. The malware can capture lockscreen data, block uninstallation attempts, collect device information, take screenshots, and record screen activity […]

February 20, 2026
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Indian Army Accelerates AI Transformation For Multi-Domain Warfare And Self-Reliance

The Indian Army is forging ahead with its transformation into a data-centric, AI-enabled force, as highlighted by Major General VJS Varaich, Assistant Director General (Information Systems), at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.Speaking on 17 February 2026, he emphasised the service’s alignment with India’s vision of technological self-reliance, or Atmanirbhar Bharat, through indigenous AI

February 18, 2026
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SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware

Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users into downloading malware that installs the StealC info-stealer. Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs team uncovered a SmartLoader campaign in which attackers cloned a legitimate MCP server linked to Oura Health to spread the StealC information stealer. The fake project appeared credible, complete with bogus forks […]

February 17, 2026
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Indian Army Unveils Homegrown AI Arsenal At Summit, Bridging Defence And Civilian Needs

The Indian Army has marked a significant milestone in its technological evolution by showcasing an array of indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) solutions at the AI Impact Summit.This display underscores the force’s shift towards a data-centric, AI-enabled operational framework, perfectly aligned with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance in defence technologies.Shared via a

February 17, 2026
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Polish cybercrime Police arrest man linked to Phobos ransomware operation

Officers from Poland’s Central Bureau of Cybercrime Control (CBZC) police arrested a 47-year-old man linked to the Phobos ransomware operation. Polish authorities arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of involvement in cybercrime and linked him to the Phobos ransomware operation. Police said they discovered evidence of illegal activities on his seized devices. “Officers from the Central […]

February 17, 2026
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Poorly crafted phishing campaign leverages bogus security incident report

Attackers used a fake PDF incident report hosted on AWS to scare victims into enabling 2FA, though a poorly crafted phishing campaign. Freelance security consultant Xavier Mertens reported a phishing campaign using a fake PDF security incident report hosted on AWS to scare victims into enabling 2FA. The researchers pointed out that the campaign appears poorly […]

February 17, 2026
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South Korea slaps $25M fine on Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany over Salesforce breach

South Korea fined Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany $25M after hackers breached their Salesforce systems, exposing customer data. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined luxury brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. a total of 36 billion Korean won ($25 million) after hackers compromised their Salesforce systems. The attack, linked to Scattered […]

February 17, 2026
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Hackers sell stolen Eurail traveler information on dark web

Eurail B.V. revealed that traveler data were stolen in a recent security breach, and are now being sold on the dark web. Eurail B.V. confirmed that the traveler data stolen in a breach earlier this year is now being offered for sale on the dark web. The company disclosed the development as part of its […]

February 17, 2026
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ShinyHunters leaked 600K+ Canada Goose customer records, but the firm denies it was breached

ShinyHunters leaked 600,000+ Canada Goose customer records, though the company insists its systems were not breached. Data extortion group ShinyHunters has published over 600,000 Canada Goose customer records on its data leak site. Canada Goose is a Canadian luxury outerwear company best known for high‑end, cold‑weather jackets and parkas. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in […]

February 16, 2026
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