Tag: Contactless Fraud

  • The Ghost in the Terminal: How “Ghost Tap” Malware Hijacks Your NFC Card

    The Ghost in the Terminal: How “Ghost Tap” Malware Hijacks Your NFC Card

    Group-IB researchers have identified a burgeoning proliferation of Android malware within subterranean marketplaces designed to exploit Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for fraudulent contactless payments. This criminal ecosystem is primarily attributed to Mandarin-speaking syndicates operating via Telegram. Within these clandestine circles, the tools are frequently marketed under monikers such as “CardWallet” or “Remote Pay,” while…