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New NGate Android malware variant uses NFC app to steal card data

📅 21 April 2026 at 09:01 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
New NGate Android malware variant uses NFC app to steal card data

A newly discovered variant of the NGate Android malware is abusing a legitimate NFC payment app to steal victims’ card data and PINs, enabling attackers to perform contactless withdrawals and payments. According to ESET researchers, who detailed their findings in a report shared with CyberInsider, the updated NGate variant replaces the previously abused NFCGate tool … The post New NGate Android malware variant uses NFC app to steal card data appeared first on CyberInsider.

🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview

A new variant of NGate Android malware is abusing a legitimate NFC payment app, HandyPay, to steal card data and PINs, enabling attackers to perform contactless withdrawals and payments. The malicious campaign appears to be financially motivated.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Android devices
Attack Vectors
Fake lottery website impersonating 'Rio de Prêmios'Counterfeit Google Play page promoting a bogus 'card protection' appInstalling apps from unknown sources and setting the app as default payment service
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Android device users who install malicious HandyPay appVictims of phishing attacks or SMS links promoting fake appsSeverity: high
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Avoid installing apps from unofficial sources or links received via SMS or messaging apps
2Never enter payment card PINs into mobile applications unless absolutely certain in their legitimacy
3Keep NFC disabled when not in use and activate Google Play Protect to detect and block known threats like NGate
📦Affected Products
HandyPay Android app

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