The Rise of Ghost Tapping In the shadowy world of cybercrime, a sophisticated scam known as “ghost tapping” is emerging as a formidable threat to retail and banking security. Criminals are exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to load stolen credit card details onto disposable burner phones, enabling seamless in-person purchases that mimic legitimate transactions. This method, which bypasses traditional fraud detection systems, has seen a surge in activity, particularly among Chinese-speaking syndicates operating through encrypted channels like Telegram. According to a recent report from TechRadar, scammers acquire card data from dark web marketplaces and use automated tools to provision...