Security Issues with RFID CardsBecause it is widely used, it’s no surprise that that RFID cards have become targeted by attacks. Note: The malware samples discussed below were not obtained from the Google Play Store. Banks, merchants or public services issue RFID cards to their customers with prepaid credits. What is the mechanism behind this, and what is the security risk of RFID payment cards in general?Paying via RFID cards is becoming more popular nowadays as more mobile devices add NFC support.
This app, found distributed through forums and blogs, can be used to hack into the user’s RFID bus transit card to recharge the credits. Cyber Threats We recently encountered a high-risk Android app detected as ANDROIDOS_STIP.A in Chile.
