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New Android malware relays bank cards to fraudsters while victims still hold them
Group-IB researchers disclosed WindRelay, a new Android malware that captures payment card data via NFC (Near Field Communication) and transmits it to attackers in real time. The malware pairs with SpyNote, a remote access trojan, to give attackers control over the victim's device. The attack begins with a fraudulent phone call claiming to be from the victim's bank.
Why it matters: Android users and financial institutions face exposure to real-time card theft while victims hold their phones; practitioners should monitor for WindRelay and SpyNote distribution and alert customers to avoid answering unsolicited calls from purported banks.
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threat intel
New Android malware relays bank cards to fraudsters while victims still hold them
Group-IB researchers disclosed WindRelay, a new Android malware that captures payment card data via NFC (Near Field Communication) and transmits it to attackers in real time. The malware pairs with SpyNote, a remote access trojan, to give attackers control over the victim's device. The attack begins with a fraudulent phone call claiming to be from the victim's bank.
Why it matters: Android users and financial institutions face exposure to real-time card theft while victims hold their phones; practitioners should monitor for WindRelay and SpyNote distribution and alert customers to avoid answering unsolicited calls from purported banks.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker