Beware: New NGate Malware Steals Your Money via NFC Chip!
Beware of NGate, the latest Android malware that swipes your card data via NFC chips. This malicious software can emulate your payment card to make unauthorized transactions or ATM withdrawals, turning your phone into a pickpocket’s dream. Stay vigilant and keep your NFC off when not in use!
Hot Take:
Apparently, your Android phone is now auditioning for the role of a pickpocket in a high-tech heist movie. Move over, Ocean’s Eleven; it’s time for NGate’s Not-So-Great Adventure!
Key Points:
- NGate malware exploits NFC chip in Android devices to steal payment card data.
- Attackers can emulate victims’ cards for unauthorized payments or ATM withdrawals.
- Campaign uses phishing techniques via PWAs and WebAPKs to compromise devices.
- Malware employs an open-source tool, NFCGate, for capturing and relaying NFC data.
- Victims are socially engineered to reveal card PINs for complete account access.
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