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Gas Station Skimmers Can Send Stolen Data Via SMS
Safety and Security // July 28, 2017

Police have discovered a new credit card skimmer that connects to the inside of a gas station pump and is able to send stolen data via SMS. According to Tech Crunch, thieves tear apart cheap phones and send credit card information to their location instantly...

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Gas Station Skimmers Can Send Stolen Data Via SMS

July 28, 2017
Police have discovered a new credit card skimmer that connects to the inside of a gas station pump and is able to send stolen data via SMS. According to Tech Crunch, thieves tear apart cheap phones and send credit card information to their location instantly without having to access the skimmer physically or rely on […]