Thieves now use “Shimmers” to grab Chip/PIN card data

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 Just when you thought it was safe to slip your card in a slot ATM skimmers have gotten just a bit smarter. New devices called Shimmers can now read your card number and, in certain instances, access your card’s chip. While the technique isn’t new – Shimmers began appearing in 2015 – they are still a huge security hole and far more dangerous than standard skimmers.… Read More

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Thieves now use “Shimmers” to grab Chip/PIN card data

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