Thieves Can Drain Funds From a Locked iPhone With This Transit Trick: How to Protect Yourself

Researchers demonstrated a long-running transit payment exploit involving iPhone Express Transit mode.

With nearby NFC equipment, attackers can relay payment data from a locked iPhone and trigger unauthorized charges.

The issue appears tied to Visa-based transit payments, not a flaw in the iPhone hardware itself.

The video highlights a risk of mobile wallet theft and suggests users review transit wallet settings and card selection.