# AI malware, Gemini lures and more: Google reveals how hackers are actually using AI

> GTIG finds threat actors are cloning mature AI models using distillation attacks Sophisticated malware can use AI to manipulate code in real time to avoid detection State-sponsored groups are creating highly convincing…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ai-malware-gemini-lures-and-more-google-reveals-how-hackers-are-actually-using-ai?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698df35e184285364a82335a)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #google #gemini #threat #malware #actors #actually #detection #found
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