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Beware Of Zombie Credit Cards That Work After Expiration

Beware Of Zombie Credit Cards That Work After Expiration
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have uncovered a critical security flaw in contactless payment processing that allows expired credit cards to be reanimated and used for fraudulent purchases.

Presented at the USENIX Security 2026 conference, the UMass researchers demonstrated how “zombie credit cards,” or cards that

Hacker leaks GTA VI gameplay and map to protest digital-only release — claims pre-orders are a legacy of physical game releases

Hacker Cyberleek leaked gameplay clips and the entire map of GTA VI in protest of Rockstar’s decision to launch pre-orders of a digital game. They claim that pre-orders were created because physical discs could run out at retailers, meaning gamers will pay more to ensure they have a copy on launch day. But because digital copies cannot sell out, there is no need for a pre-order system.