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2 reports · 2 sources · tracked since 3d ago

Android malware combo takes out loans and relays victims' credit cards

AI synthesis Researchers found WindRelay, Android malware pairing with the SpyNote RAT, that relays live NFC payment card data to attackers in real time, and can also take out loans.

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    New Android malware relays bank cards to fraudsters while victims still hold them ↗

    Group-IB researchers discovered WindRelay, a new Android malware built to capture live payment card data over NFC (Near Field Communication) and relay it to attackers in real time. WindRelay is paired with the SpyNote remote access trojan, which gives attackers remote access t...