Frequency
3
occurrences
First Seen
January 7, 2026
Last Seen
January 8, 2026
Related Threat Clusters
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Ghost Tap Malware Enables Unauthorized NFC Payment Fraud
A new Android malware, identified by Group-IB researchers, facilitates unauthorized tap-to-pay transactions without needing physical access to victims' bank cards. Over 54 malicious APK samples have been discovered,…
1 article · Updated January 7, 2026 -
Ghost Tap Android Malware Targets Payment Data in Multiple Countries
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…
1 article · Updated January 8, 2026 -
Chinese Hackers Deploy NFC Malware to Steal Financial Data
Chinese threat actors have initiated a campaign utilizing NFC-enabled Android malware named Ghost Tap, aimed at intercepting financial information from victims globally. The malware is distributed through deceptive…
2 articles · Updated January 7, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Ghost Tap Android malware leveraged for payment data theft — Scworld · January 8, 2026
- Ghost Tap Malware Fuels Surge in Remote NFC Payment Fraud — Infosecurity-Magazine · January 7, 2026
- Chinese Hackers Deploy NFC — Cybersecuritynews · January 7, 2026