NGate Malware Exploits NFC Technology to Clone Payment Cards and Steal Money
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Czech banks uses Android phones to relay NFC payment card data to attackers, enabling fraudulent ATM withdrawals. The scheme, which operated from late 2023 until a recent arrest, combines social engineering and modified open-source code to steal banking credentials and clone cards.
Google Turns Android Phones into Global Ionosphere Mapping Network
Google Research transforms millions of Android smartphones into a vast sensor network to map Earth's ionosphere, doubling measurement coverage compared to traditional methods. This groundbreaking initiative has enabled detailed atmospheric monitoring in underserved regions while achieving professional-grade accuracy through crowdsourced data.
China's EagleMsgSpy: Sophisticated Android Surveillance Tool Exposed
Researchers have uncovered a powerful spyware tool used by Chinese law enforcement to collect extensive data from Android devices since 2017. The surveillance system, developed by Wuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology, can capture everything from call logs to real-time screen recordings.