Distance bounding protocols are pivotal in contemporary security systems, designed to verify the physical proximity of a device by measuring the round-trip time of cryptographic challenge–response ...

Relay fraud — a category of schemes that abuse the near-field communication, or NFC, technology that enables tap-to-pay — is having a resurgence this spring, according to Visa's latest biannual threat ...

Hackers are using Chinese-speaking Android malware-as-a-service SuperCard X to carry out near-field communication relay attacks, siphoning payment card data and executing live point of sale and ATM ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Researchers have identified several new vulnerabilities in 4G LTE networks, potentially allowing hackers to forge the location of a mobile device and fabricate messages. Ten new ...

A new banking trojan, dubbed "RatOn," combines advanced remote access, automated money transfers and near-field communication relay attacks to target a specific bank in the Czech Republic via Android ...

Modern car thieves don’t need to break windows or hot-wire ignitions anymore. They’re using relay attacks to steal keyless entry vehicles in under 30 seconds, often while you’re sleeping upstairs.

New tech-savvy thieves are using relay attacks to steal cars right from your driveway. Keep your key fobs away from doors and windows to protect your vehicle.

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