Event Brief
Expired visa cards could be “zombified” for contactless
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
Summary: The article warns that expired payment cards may be vulnerable to being “zombified,” potentially enabling contactless payments even after the card’s validity ends. It also notes an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings sent by Apple, alongside other cyber-related coverage.
WHO: Apple
WHAT: Warning that expired visa cards could be “zombified” to enable contactless payments.
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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