Cybercriminals Deploy New Malware to Steal Data via Android’s Near Field Communication (NFC)

A new malware called NGate allows cybercriminals to steal near field communication data from Android phones via sophisticated social engineering. The data is relayed to the fraudsters before being used to steal cash. Continue reading Cybercriminals Deploy New Malware to Steal Data via Android’s Near Field Communication (NFC)

How to avoid non-in-person "handshakes" and spoofing due to compromised URL data on NFC card

I am designing a system that allows users to purchase my NFC cards and sign up for an account on my online SaaS website.
The System
For the sake of explanation, assume the website is hosted at domain test.com.
Think of this system as a &qu… Continue reading How to avoid non-in-person "handshakes" and spoofing due to compromised URL data on NFC card

Are there any risks sharing my phone’s SEID number with the bank of my credit card?

I was not able to add a credit card to Apple Pay on an iPhone. The bank told me that they need the SEID number of the phone to resolve the issue.
By a quick search on the Internet, I learned that the SEID number is an identifying number of… Continue reading Are there any risks sharing my phone’s SEID number with the bank of my credit card?