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New NGate variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app

April 21, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: HIGH

ESET researchers discover another iteration of NGate malware, this time possibly developed.

Key Takeaways

  • A new NGate malware variant hides in a trojanized NFC payment app, enabling theft of payment data and contactless transaction fraud.
  • Users should verify payment app authenticity and only download banking applications from official app stores.
  • Organizations should review the full article for complete details and implement relevant security measures.
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