Nate Nelson,

Nate Nelson is a freelance writer based in New York City. He has contributed to numerous cybersecurity blogs and podcasts. Nate co-hosts 'The Industrial Security Podcast', which is the most popular show in its field. He was formerly a reporter at Threatpost and currently writes 'Malicious Life' - an award-winning Top 20 tech podcast on Apple and Spotify, where he interviews leading voices in security. His work at Dark Reading involves keeping up with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, data breach information, and emerging trends.

Biography:  https://www.darkreading.com/author/nate-nelson

84%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

100%

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Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • hackers from Southeast Asia have turned Android’s own best application security mechanism against itself
  • Snowblind works by abusing the ubiquitous and otherwise sterling Linux security feature seccomp

Recent Articles

New Android Malware Strain Snowblind Exploits Linux Kernel Feature to Steal Banking Info and Disable 2FA

New Android Malware Strain Snowblind Exploits Linux Kernel Feature to Steal Banking Info and Disable 2FA

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 A new Android malware strain named Snowblind, discovered by cybersecurity firm Promon, exploits the Linux kernel feature seccomp to co-opt accessibility features and steal banking login information or interrupt transactions. It can also disable 2FA or biometric verification methods, increasing the risk of fraud or identity theft. The malware abuses seccomp to sandbox repackaged apps and redirect system commands, impacting at least one banking app in Southeast Asia. Google has stated that no Snowblind apps are found on the Google Play Store. Keeping devices updated with security patches and using reputable sources for app downloads is crucial to protect against Snowblind.