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Zombie Card Attack Can Revive Expired Visa Cards for Contactless Payments
Researchers have reportedly developed a novel attack, dubbed "Zombie Card," capable of reactivating expired Visa contactless payment cards for in-store transactions. This method reportedly allows an attacker to bypass the expiration date check during a transaction, effectively enabling the use of otherwise invalid cards.
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Android Malware Steals Payment Card Data via NFC
A new Android malware, dubbed WindRelay, has been identified as capable of intercepting live payment card data via Near Field Communication (NFC) and transmitting it to attackers in real time. Discovered by Group-IB researchers, WindRelay operates in conjunction with the SpyNote remote access trojan (RAT), which grants attackers control over a victim's device.