Executive Summary

Scientific research demonstrates that the expiration date on certain Visa credit cards can be altered, enabling "Zombie Card" attacks where expired cards are used for purchases. The study highlights a vulnerability in card issuance and suggests potential fraud risks.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Malwarebytes Labs - Published Date: 2026-08-21T14:03:48+00:00 - Category: vulnerabilities

Original Description: Scientific research showed that the expiration date on some Visa credit cards can be manipulated in so-called Zombie Card attacks.

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