Ghost Tap : une fraude NFC signalée depuis Pattaya

This article details a case in Pattaya, Thailand, where a reader of ZATAZ discovered a NFC-based banking fraud. The incident highlights a technique called ‘Ghost Tap,’ where a compromised device relays NFC communications to a distant payment terminal, mimicking a legitimate transaction. Experts are now tracking this growing threat, with the European Payments Council (EPC) formally recognizing it as a significant concern, particularly regarding mobile wallet security and NFC device vulnerabilities. The case demonstrates how seemingly ordinary situations can mask sophisticated fraud schemes.