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Bluetooth Overlay Skimmer That Blocks Chip

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As a total sucker for anything skimming-related, I was interested to hear from a reader working security for a retail chain in the United States that recently found bluetooth-enabled skimming devices placed over top of payment card terminals at several stores. Interestingly, these skimmers interfered with the terminal’s ability to read chip-based cards, forcing customers to swipe the stripe instead. Continue reading Bluetooth Overlay Skimmer That Blocks Chip→

Would You Have Spotted This Skimmer?

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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. Continue reading Would You Have Spotted This Skimmer?→

Skimmers Found at Walmart: A Closer Look

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Recent local news stories about credit card skimmers found in self-checkout lanes at some Walmart locations reminds me of a criminal sales pitch I saw recently for overlay skimmers made specifically for the very same card terminals. Continue reading Skimmers Found at Walmart: A Closer Look→