Identity theft
One way hackers have attacked computers in the past is through a program call. If a hacker only knows the username to your bank or credit card accounts,. A hack on Visa contactless could let opportunistic crooks drain accounts with a single tap and they don't even need to steal the credit card.
Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves using someone else's identity to steal money or gain other benefits.
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Phishing
Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out your personal information such as your bank account numbers, passwords and credit card numbers.
Malware & ransomware
Malware tricks you into installing software that allows scammers to access your files and track what you are doing, while ransomware demands payment to ‘unlock’ your computer or files.