How NFC Malware Steals Credit Card Data Mobiledia New malware can swipe credit card data from NFC-equipped smartphones, a development that may dampen growing enthusiasm for mobile payments. The "paycardreader" app lets thieves "skim the card numbers and dates, along with transactions and merchant IDs" of nearby people's phones. Both hacker and victim must have NFC-smartphones equipped in order for the app to work. |