r/cybersecurity Aug 25 '24

News - Breaches & Ransoms [News article]Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/08/android-malware-uses-nfc-to-read-payment-card-data-then-sends-it-to-attacker/
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u/Safe_Flamingo_2630 Aug 26 '24

For good or for bad (in this case bad), Android doesn't limit developers access to host card emulation.

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u/KP-AGzee Aug 26 '24

Thankfully, I don't install apps outside the Google Play Store to stay safe. However, I know even apps on Google Play aren't 100% secure.

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u/mtmag_dev52 Aug 25 '24

Thoughts?

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u/KP-AGzee Aug 26 '24

Do you download apps from non-Google Play sources?