Cybercriminals eyeing vulnerabilities in Apple Pay: Trend Micro

Cybercriminals are looking at ways to exploit tech giant Apple’s recently-launched digital payment solution Apple Pay, according to top cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro.

Even though no actual attacks on Apple Pay have been reported yet, Trend Micro’s ‘Security Prediction for 2015 and Beyond’ warned that cybercriminals will increase attacks on mobile payment systems.

“It’s safe to assume that as early as now, the bad guys are already looking for vulnerabilities to exploit in Apple Pay. They will continue to scrutinise NFC (Near Field Communications) as well,” Trend Micro said.
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