Can a magnetic credit card writer encode a blank card based off just a credit card number?

I was wondering what info is stored in the CC mag strip. For example: if someone got a hold of by CC number, just the numbers-no CCV, no exp date, etc… it is pretty hard to use my credit card for online purchases as most places require t… Continue reading Can a magnetic credit card writer encode a blank card based off just a credit card number?

Verifications.io Data Breach, Capsizing a Ship with a Cyberattack, World’s Most Dangerous Malware

In episode 86 of our monthly show we discuss Tom’s new garbage service (yep, that’s right) and why taking credit cards by filling out a form and mailing it is never a good idea, the Verifications.io data breach, how a cyberattack could caps… Continue reading Verifications.io Data Breach, Capsizing a Ship with a Cyberattack, World’s Most Dangerous Malware

How many digits of my credit card number may be revealed on the merchant copy of the receipt (Europe)?

The other day I was in a bakery in France and by accident, I obtained the receipt that was intended for the merchant – I did not get the customer copy. I saw that my FULL credit card number was displayed! Since I save all of … Continue reading How many digits of my credit card number may be revealed on the merchant copy of the receipt (Europe)?