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Credit Card Chips Still Under Attack From Thieves
Security & Fraud // February 03, 2017

Consumers might have felt a bit safer using their credit card with the introduction of EMV chip technology, but thieves looking to steal your information have managed to find a way to still gain access to PIN numbers, as well as your card’s chip in...

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Credit Card Chips Still Under Attack From Thieves

February 03, 2017
Consumers might have felt a bit safer using their credit card with the introduction of EMV chip technology, but thieves looking to steal your information have managed to find a...