The Rise of NFC Relay Malware on Mobile Devices
Cybercriminals are spreading NFC relay malware that tricks you into placing your card against your phone’s NFC chip. Once you do, the malware silently captures and relays your card data to fraudsters, who can use it for unauthorized payments or ATM withdrawals.
Reports show these scams are growing fast across the globe, with hundreds of malicious apps already detected.
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