FAA upgrades cyber rules, Android malware allows ATM withdrawals, Slack data theft

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Some key points from the article:

• FAA is improving cyber rules for airplanes
• Android malware called NGate is used to steal cash from ATMs
• Data theft via Slack AI is being abused

In a roundup of noteworthy stories, SecurityWeek reported that the FAA is requesting public comment on proposed rules to address cybersecurity threats to airplanes. Android malware called NGate has been used to steal cash from ATMs by stealing NFC data from victims. Additionally, an attack method involving abusing Slack AI to exfiltrate data has been detailed.

The FAA is working to harmonize and standardize cybersecurity certification criteria for airplanes, ESET discovered the NGate Android malware that enables crooks to withdraw cash from ATMs, and an attack method using Slack AI to steal data has been identified.