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How to protect funds being stolen from bank cards with a chip and NFC | Kaspersky official blog

March 10, 2023 admin Apple Pay, bank cards, banks, fraud, Google Pay, NFC, safe money, SCAM, scammers, Threats, Tips

Credit to Author: Stan Kaminsky| Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:39:21 +0000

How to recognize chip-and-NFC bank-card fraud and protect yourself from theft of funds.

How to Avoid Card Skimmers at the Pump

June 26, 2018 admin All About Skimmers, Apple Pay, EMV, Europay, fuel skimmers, Marcus Booth, mastercard, pump skimmers, pump skimming, San Antonio Police Department, SAPD, Visa

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:59:44 +0000

Previous stories here on the proliferation of card-skimming devices hidden inside fuel pumps have offered a multitude of security tips for readers looking to minimize their chances of becoming the next victim, such as favoring filling stations that use security cameras and tamper-evident tape on their pumps. But according to police in San Antonio, Texas, there are far more reliable ways to avoid getting skimmed at a fuel station.

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Secure Element — securing contactless payments in smartphones

May 21, 2018 admin Android, Android Pay, Apple Pay, contactless payments, Google Pay, Host Card Emulation, iOS, samsung pay, Secure Element, smartphones, Technology

Credit to Author: Julia Glazova| Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 10:44:13 +0000

A look at how payment information is protected on smartphones that support contactless payments.

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Would You Have Spotted This Skimmer?

February 6, 2018 admin Aldi, All About Skimmers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, overlay skimmer

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:53:42 +0000

When you realize how easy it is for thieves to compromise an ATM or credit card terminal with skimming devices, it’s difficult not to inspect or even pull on these machines when you’re forced to use them personally — half expecting something will come detached. For those unfamiliar with the stealth of these skimming devices and the thieves who install them, read on.