In today’s episode, we explore the alarming rise of NGate Android malware, which employs NFC technology to facilitate unauthorized ATM withdrawals from victims’ bank accounts. We also discuss Google’s urgent patch for the ninth Chrome zero-day vulnerability of 2024, addressing serious security flaws that could allow attackers to exploit devices. Plus, we cover the sentencing of Jesse Kipf, who faked his death through cyber intrusions to evade child support obligations. Video Episode: https://youtu.be/Mem_XEAQymI
00:00 – Intro
00:56 – Android NFC Malware
02:53 – Google Zero Day
04:14 – Kentucky Man Fakes Death
Sources:
- https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/08/22/android-malware-nfc-data-atm-withdrawals/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-ninth-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-in-2024/
- https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/pulaski-county-man-sentenced-cyber-intrusion-and-aggravated-identity-theft
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Tags: NGate, Android, NFC, malware, cybersecurity, Google, Chrome, zero-day, cyber heist, identity theft, hacking, ESET, V8 JavaScript, payment security, mobile crime, Jesse Kipf
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