However, contactless payment circumvents this scam. The malware was therefore adapted. A new feature now blocks contactless payments. Buyers are thus forced to insert their card into the device, giving the criminals access to the data.
Consumers have few options to defend themselves against this approach. It is usually not possible to tell from the outside whether a device is actually infected. The most important thing is that you take a regular look at your transactions. If you notice any irregularities here, contact your bank immediately.
