PhantomCard: How NFC Malware Could Empty Your Bank Account

A newly identified Android threat, known as PhantomCard, is redefining the scope of mobile banking attacks in Brazil by exploiting Near…

By: Dr. Mack Jackson Jr.

A few months ago, I set out to create KiKard, a custom NFC testing board meant for part two of my NFC Card emulation series. It was an…

A new Android malware campaign called PhantomCard is targeting banking customers with a sophisticated NFC relay attack to conduct contactless financial fraud.

A new Android banking trojan, RatOn, merges overlay fraud with NFC relay attacks, automated money transfers, and crypto wallet theft, posing a new threat to users.

The era of digital wallets promised convenience: no more bulky wallets, no more fumbling for cards. But convenience often comes with risk.

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A surge of 760+ Android apps in Eastern Europe use NFC relay/HCE mechanisms to bypass payment security and execute fraudulent contactless transactions.

CERT Polska exposed NGate, an Android malware that tricks users into tapping their card against their phone to steal NFC EMV data and PINs. The data is then relayed to an ATM for cash withdrawal.