New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits

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Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication (NFC) to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking customers in Brazil.
“PhantomCard relays NFC data from a victim’s banking card to the fraudster’s device,” ThreatFabric said in a report. “PhantomCard is based on

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I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux work station – and didn’t regret it

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For a small-form-factor PC that still delivers impressive performance, the Geekom IT15 is a great choice.

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The First Federal Cybersecurity Disaster of Trump 2.0 Has Arrived

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The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear.

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Flaw in Older Version of Android Rooting Tool KernelSU Allows Full Device Takeover

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Zimperium’s zLabs team uncovers a critical security flaw in the popular Android rooting tool, KernelSU v0.5.7. Learn how…

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: We tested both, and here’s the winner

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Samsung and Apple make two of the best flagship phones – here’s our head-to-head test and the key reasons to pick each one.

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Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of $9.9M Scam Losses

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Google said it’s implementing a new policy requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions in order to “ensure a safe and compliant ecosystem for users.”
The policy applies to markets like Bahrain, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, the Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand,

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I did not expect this Marshall speaker to rival pricier Bose and Sonos models like this

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Marshall’s latest Middleton II speaker may look unassuming, but it surpasses its rivals across the board.

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CISA Adds Two N-able N-central Flaws to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added two security flaws impacting N-able N-central to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. 
N-able N-central is a Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), allowing customers to efficiently manage and secure

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Is AI a job killer or creator? There’s a third option: Startup rocket fuel

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Ultimately, AI may become the key lever for helping people launch and guide successful business ventures

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After owning every Google Pixel flagship, here’s why 2025 will be a turning point for me

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The standard Pixel 10 model may be the best problem for Google to have.

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