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PIN devices vulnerable to 'tapping' attacks, researchers warn

Chip and PIN security is under the spotlight again after researchers at Cambridge University demonstrated that unencrypted card details can be stolen by "tapping" PIN entry devices (PEDs).

27 February 2008

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New fears raised over contactless chip cards

Fresh concerns have been raised over the security of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology used for contactless payments after a hacking demonstration by security expert Adam Laurie at the Black Hat 2008 conference.

26 February 2008