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Fraudsters clone contactless cards, authorize payments in 13 minutes

Fraudsters are exploiting social engineering tactics and malware to clone contactless payment cards and authorize fraudulent transactions within a mere 13 minutes. This rapid exploitation of payment systems occurs before financial institutions can intervene, highlighting a significant vulnerability. AI

IMPACT This method highlights vulnerabilities in current payment systems, potentially impacting security protocols and fraud detection measures.

RANK_REASON Article describes a new method for committing financial fraud using existing technology, not a core AI development.

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Fraudsters clone contactless cards, authorize payments in 13 minutes

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Smooth-talking fraudsters clone contactless cards, authorize payments in just 13 minutes

    Social engineering and malware combine to enable financial fraud before banks have time to act