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Android malware combo takes out loans and relays victims' credit cards

·Source: BleepingComputer

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Executive Summary

A new Android NFC relay malware called WindRelay is being used alongside the SpyNote remote administration tool (RAT) to steal live card data and send it to attackers in real time. [...]

Analysis

A new Android NFC relay malware called WindRelay is being used alongside the SpyNote remote administration tool (RAT) to steal live card data and send it to attackers in real time. [...]
Source Attribution

Originally published by BleepingComputer on Aug 12, 2026.

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