WORLD WATCH · October 26, 2026 · NEWS
Dutch Police Arrest Two Over NFC Relay Attacks
Dutch Police arrested two suspects for NFC relay attacks that drained more than $400,000 from bank accounts.
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Key takeaways
- Dutch Police made two arrests
- Attackers used NFC relay attacks
- Attackers drained more than $400,000
- Victims installed an app after a call
What happened
The report comes from SecurityWeek. Dutch Police arrested two suspects in the Netherlands. The suspects called victims by phone. The suspects persuaded victims to install an app. The suspects persuaded victims to scan their credit cards. The suspects used NFC relay attacks to drain bank accounts. The suspects drained more than $400,000 from bank accounts.
Why it matters
NFC relay attacks allowed access to bank accounts without physical card theft at an ATM. A phone call was enough to prompt action from victims. The attack affected multiple bank accounts.
What to do
Verify unsolicited calls before installing any app. Refuse to scan a credit card on request from an unknown caller. Report suspicious calls to a designated bank contact.
SOURCE: INTEL128 WORLD WATCH (UPDATED OCT 26, 2026). This brief summarizes reporting by SecurityWeek. Intel128 writes the summary and credits the outlet. Read the summary as a starting point, not as a substitute for the original reporting.