NFC relay attacks
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NGate malware campaign targets Brazil through trojanized HandyPay app
Researchers found a new NGate Android malware campaign targeting Brazil since around November 2025. The trojanized HandyPay app can relay NFC payment data, capture PINs and help thieves carry out fraudulent ATM withdrawals.
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Water Saci campaign in Brazil uses WhatsApp worm, HTA and Python to deliver banking trojan; RelayNFC Android malware also active
Researchers say the Water Saci group has adopted a layered HTA/PDF/WhatsApp Web worm and a Python-based propagation script to deliver an AutoIt-backed banking trojan in Brazil, while a separate RelayNFC Android threat targets contactless payments.
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Researchers detail BankBot‑YNRK and DeliveryRAT Android trojans that steal credentials and payment data
Researchers say two Android trojans, BankBot‑YNRK and DeliveryRAT, have been observed harvesting credentials, payment and device data; reports from CYFIRMA and F6 detail targeted device checks, use of accessibility services, persistence mechanisms and distribution via fake apps and malware‑as‑a‑service.
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RatOn Android malware evolves into ATS-enabled remote access trojan, ThreatFabric says
ThreatFabric reports that RatOn has evolved from NFC relay attacks into an ATS-enabled Android remote access trojan, capable of automated cryptocurrency transfers, overlay ransomware-style screens, and NFC relay via NFSkate, with initial activity centered in the Czech Republic and Slovakia likely to follow.
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PhantomCard Android Trojan Uses NFC Relay to Enable Fraudulent Banking Transactions in Brazil
Authorities warn of PhantomCard, a new Android trojan that uses NFC relay technology to siphon card data and complete fraudulent banking transactions in Brazil. Distributed via fake card-protection apps on phishing pages, the threat is linked to a broader ecosystem of NFC fraud tools and a network of threat actors, underscoring rising global risk to…
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New SuperCard X Malware Targets Android Devices in NFC Relay Attacks
The emergence of ‘SuperCard X,’ a new malware-as-a-service platform, poses a serious threat to Android users through NFC relay attacks, allowing unauthorized transactions with stolen payment card data.
