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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 with the assistance of AI

Key Takeaways

  • ESET discovered a new NGate variant that hides inside a trojanized NFC payment app to steal banking data.
  • The new iteration of NGate malware may have been developed with the assistance of AI.
  • Mobile banking users should install payment apps only from official stores and be alert to trojanized NFC apps.
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