Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Dipping your chip isn’t just about salsa anymore. It’s the latest mode of credit and debit card use, and it should make you less vulnerable to theft. You’ve probably noticed the small computer chip (sometimes called an EMV chip for Eurocard, MasterCard,…
Google Nexus 5X pre-orders will probably start shipping soon as cards are charged
Although Google previously announced that LG Nexus 5X pre-orders will start shipping by October 22nd, it looks like some lucky customers might get their hands on the new LG-made Nexus handsets sooner than anticipated. Some of those who have pre-ordered the LG Nexus 5X have recently started seeing their order…
BRONX MAN CHARGED WITH FRAUD AFTER BAG OF CREDIT CARDS FOUND IN RENTAL CAR
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans A man was arrested on several counts of fraud after police said he rented a car with a forged ID. Carl Black, 33, of the Bronx, has been charged with 28 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, unauthorized use…
FBI says chip-based credit cards safer but need PIN to protect against fraud
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The National Retail Federation today said it agreed with a warning from the FBI that new chip-based credit cards are safer than traditional cards but still vulnerable to fraud and need to be used with a PIN instead of a signature…
Expect More Online Fraud as New Credit Cards Arrive
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The new chip credit cards that shoppers are getting in their mailboxes may prevent criminals from stealing from stores, but many thieves are expected to move their operations online. Small businesses could be the most vulnerable. Online fraud in the U.S….
New technology for credit cards; New opportunity for Scam artists
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans October 1st was the deadline for retailers and credit card issuing companies to switch over to using new EMV, or Euro-pay Mastercard Visa, credit cards, which contain a computer chip along with a black strip. The way it works is the…
Here’s why Americans are getting new credit and debit cards
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The battle against credit card fraud is inching forward. As of Thursday, the liability for fraud committed using traditional MasterCard and Visa magnetic-stripe credit and debit cards will shift from banks to stores. The move is part of a drive by…
Short Guide To Choosing Right Memory Cards
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Buying the right memory card can be big ordeal for the non tech savvy among us. It is essential to know that a right memory card could make your phone or camera achieve the optimal performance, while a wrong one can…
Discover Cards join Apple Pay on September 16th
Starting on September 16th, Discover Cards can be used with mobile payment system Apple Pay. As a bonus, from that date until the end of the year, Discover Card members using Apple Pay will earn an extra 10% on in-store purchases of up to $10,000. An extra 10 miles per…
Chip-and-PIN credit cards help prevent fraud
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The much anticipated chip-and-PIN credit cards are about to become the norm at retailers nationwide. “October 1st is the deadline when retailers are trying to have chip readers put in place,” says National Retail Federation’s Craig Shearman. About 60 percent of…