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New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits

New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication (NFC) to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking customers in Brazil. “PhantomCard relays NFC data from… 

Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of .9M Scam Losses

Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of $9.9M Scam Losses

Aug 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Financial Crime Google said it’s implementing a new policy requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions in order to “ensure…