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Ghost Tap Android Malware Targets Payment Data in Multiple Countries

Ghost Tap Android Malware Targets Payment Data in Multiple Countries

First seen 8 Jan 2026, 22:53 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Chinese threat operations TX-NFC and NFU Pay have been using APKs disguised as banking apps to distribute the Ghost Tap Android malware. This malware is designed to steal credit card information through social engineering tactics, primarily affecting users in Brazil, Italy, Malaysia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Greece, and Indonesia.

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