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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 2 MIN

New payment-card scam involves a phone call, some malware and a personal tap

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Financial institutions should be on alert for a scam that combines social engineering, previously undocumented malware and mobile phones’ near-field communication (NFC) capabilities to compromise payment cards, researchers said Friday.

Financial institutions should be on alert for a scam that combines social engineering, previously undocumented malware and mobile phones’ near-field communication (NFC) capabilities to compromise payment cards, researchers said Friday.

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Financial institutions should be on alert for a scam that combines social engineering, previously undocumented malware and mobile phones’ near-field communication (NFC) capabilities to compromise payment cards, researchers said Friday.

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