Security News > 2024 > August > Cybercriminals Deploy New Malware to Steal Data via Android’s Near Field Communication (NFC)
2024-08-23 19:35
A new malware called NGate allows cybercriminals to steal near field communication data from Android phones via sophisticated social engineering. The data is relayed to the fraudsters before being used to steal cash.
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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybercriminals-stealing-nfc-data/
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