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Malware Exploits Android App to Harvest NFC Card Data
A new malware called NGate is putting NFC payment card users in Brazil at risk, exploiting the popular HandyPay app to steal sensitive card data and PINs. This sneaky attack leaves cardholders vulnerable to financial loss and compromised personal info.
NGate Malware Targets Brazil, Trojanizes HandyPay for NFC Data Theft
Security researchers have uncovered a sneaky new Android malware, NGate, that has been hiding in plain sight by infecting a legitimate app called HandyPay, used for NFC data relay, and using AI-generated code to steal payment credentials. This cleverly crafted malware has set its sights on Brazil, putting unsuspecting users at risk of NFC data theft.
Horabot Malware Targets Latin America, Europe in Sophisticated Phishing Drive
Beware of the sneaky Horabot malware that's targeting businesses and users in Latin America and Europe with cleverly disguised PDF attachments that deliver a devastating banking trojan. This sophisticated phishing campaign, linked to a notorious Brazilian cybercrime group, could be the ultimate cyber threat to your financial security.
Google Launches Critical Android Developer Verification to Combat Alarming App Threats
Google's new Android Developer Verification is a game-changer in the fight against malicious apps, aiming to restore trust and keep bad actors at bay. By verifying developers worldwide, Google is taking a crucial step towards ensuring a safer app store experience for the billions of Android users.
Python-Based WhatsApp Worm Exclusive: Dangerous Stealer
What would you do if your WhatsApp started messaging your friends without you? Researchers warn the Delphi-based Eternidade Stealer is hijacking accounts and weaponizing contact lists—using social engineering and IMAP-resolved C2 to spread quickly and dodge static defenses.
Eternidade Stealer Trojan Exclusive Severe Cybercrime Surge
Eternidade Stealer is a new banking trojan that weaponizes Brazil’s favorite app, WhatsApp, turning ordinary messages into a fast-moving credential theft campaign. Researchers warn one click can unleash downloaders that harvest browser-stored credentials and cookies, making everyday chats unexpectedly risky for users and businesses.
WhatsApp Web automation: Risky Must-Have Threat
What looked like handy WhatsApp Web productivity add-ons were actually 131 cloned Chrome extensions hijacked to blast spam across Brazil, reaching about 20,900 users before takedown. Socket’s investigation is a wake-up call—check extension reputations, limit permissions, and treat browser add-ons with the same caution you’d give any app that touches your messages.
ransomware attack Devastating Threat to Brazilian Health
A ransomware attack by KillSec on Brazilian health‑care vendor MedicSolution has disrupted appointments, billing and medical records across multiple clinics, creating delays that could harm patients and strain clinicians. It’s a wake‑up call that hospitals and small clinics need stronger vendor security, backups and coordinated incident response to prevent repeat outages.
GhostRedirector: Exclusive Dangerous IIS Backdoor Revealed
Researchers uncovered GhostRedirector, a previously undocumented campaign that’s hit at least 65 Windows web servers in Brazil, Thailand and Vietnam by installing a C++ backdoor called Rungan plus a native IIS module to stealthily intercept or redirect traffic. If you run IIS, now’s the time to audit loaded modules, hunt for Rungan indicators, and lock down your servers before attackers turn your site into a covert gateway.
steal $130 million: Stunning Risky Heist Exposed
Sinqia, one of Brazil’s largest fintech providers, says it stopped an attempt to steal about $130 million from two B2B partners. The near‑heist shows how vulnerable software‑based vaults can be and why hardening third‑party financial systems is urgent.
Employee Receives $920 for Credentials Linked to $140 Million Bank Heist
Employee awarded $920 for credentials tied to a $140 million bank heist, highlighting the risks of insider threats in the financial sector.