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This vulnerability, dubbed "HashJack," demonstrates how sophisticated URL manipulation can bypass conventional security checks, especially when AI assistants are involved in processing web content. It emphasizes the need for developers to reconsider how browsers and AI tools parse and trust URL fragments.
Russian Police Nab NFC Banking Malware Gangs
In a notable law enforcement breakthrough, Russian officials have dismantled a criminal gang responsible for widespread theft of funds via NFC (Near Field Communication) banking malware. The gang’s modus operandi involved social engineering, malware, and device relays to siphon money from unsuspecting victims.