Data Theft: Protecting Your Data From Physical Theft #infographic

Card Fraud: Protecting Your Information From Physical Theft In 2018, credit and debit card fraud resulted in losses of almost $28 billion Skimming & Shimming A single stolen credit or debit card number sells for $5 on the dark web — add bank account information and values triples How It Works: Scammers gather payment card data to create a spoofed card Skimmers App is connected to a card reader on the card reader.

Data they need A hidden camera or number pad overlay is often used to capture PINs in addition to card data Getting More Extreme: In 2013, two completely fake ATMs were found in Brazil, mounted on top of existing machines Consisting of a disassembled laptop and card reader — complete with monitor, PIN pad, and 3 G link to collect the collected data.

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