Cybercrime Alert: NFC Scammers Preying on Smartphone Users!
Cybercriminals have found a way to steal from smartphone users via NFC chip data. Using social engineering, they trick victims into installing malicious apps like NGate, which captures and sends payment card info. Protect yourself by downloading apps only from reputable sources.
Hot Take:
Who knew your friendly NFC chip could become a double agent? Cybercriminals have turned our handy contactless tech into a pickpocketing pro. Time to treat your smartphone like Fort Knox, folks!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are exploiting NFC technology via malicious progressive web apps (PWAs) and WebAPKs.
- The scam involves social engineering tactics, including impersonating bank employees and urging victims to install fake security apps.
- The malware, called NGate, uses an open-source component named NFCGate to capture and relay NFC data.
- Victims are tricked into sharing their PIN numbers, leading to card cloning and unauthorized transactions.
- Google Play Protect detects this malware, and no apps containing NGate have been found on Google Play.
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