New Gaslight macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Disrupt AI-Assisted Analysis

Malware now actively weaponizes prompt injection against AI-powered analysis pipelines, undermining the reliability of automated reverse-engineering and triage tools.

A Rust-based macOS implant and information stealer dubbed Gaslight embeds prompt injection strings and fake debugging/error data within its executable to trick AI-assisted malware analysis tools into aborting or refusing analysis of the artifact.