New Linux Variant of FASTCash Malware Targets Payment Switches in ATM Heists

October 15, 2024 at 11:54AM North Korean hackers are using a Linux variant of FASTCash malware to steal funds via compromised payment switches, facilitating unauthorized ATM withdrawals. The malware intercepts transaction messages to approve fraudulent transactions of 12,000 to 30,000 Lira. This highlights vulnerabilities in Linux server detection capabilities. **Meeting Takeaways: Financial Fraud / Linux … Read more

NFC Traffic Stealer Targets Android Users & Their Banking Info

August 22, 2024 at 05:08PM A new Android malware called NGate has emerged, capable of cloning contactless payment data from credit and debit cards and sending it to an attacker’s device for fraudulent transactions. Initially based on NFCgate, this malware leverages phishing and social engineering to steal banking information and execute fraudulent ATM transactions. Based … Read more

New NGate Android malware uses NFC chip to steal credit card data

August 22, 2024 at 01:05PM NGate, a new Android malware, steals money from payment cards through NFC data relay. It tricks victims into installing malicious PWAs and WebAPKs, stealing banking credentials. Once installed, it uses NFC to capture and relay card data to the attacker’s device. It can also obtain the card PIN, posing a … Read more