Apple Wallet and Visa security flaw remains unpatched
A critical vulnerability in Visa's security protocol has persisted since 2021 without being fixed. The flaw affects transactions made through Apple Wallet and potentially impacts millions of users globally. Security researchers discovered that the weakness allows attackers to bypass certain authentication measures during contactless payments. Visa's Senior Vice President has defended the company's approach to addressing the issue, arguing that additional safeguards in the payment ecosystem mitigate the risk. Despite the vulnerability being publicly known for years, neither Visa nor Apple has implemented a comprehensive patch. Security experts warn that users should remain cautious with contactless payments and monitor their accounts for unauthorized transactions.
