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Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments

Saturday, August 22, 2026


Visa announced that expired payment cards can be reactivated for contactless transactions through a process that extends the card's functionality beyond its printed expiration date. Apple issued spyware warnings to multiple users in 2025. Ukraine conducted cyber and drone operations against Russian e-commerce platforms.

Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-your-expired-visa-card-could-be-zombiefied-to-make-contactless-payments/

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