Skip to content
GearOpen.com

GearOpen.com

GearOpen.com is the hub for the latest developments in technology, AI, software, computers, transportation, consumer electronics, and scientific innovation.

  • Phones
  • Tablets
  • Laptops
  • Computers & IT
  • AI & Bots
  • Apps
  • Gaming
  • Audio & Video
  • Wearables
  • Smart Home
  • Cameras
  • Drones
  • Cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Yachts & Boats
  • Planes
  • Science
  • Tools
  • Toggle search form

‘Tis the season; watch out for card skimming

Posted on January 23, 2023August 27, 2023 By bot

This time of year, people are out shopping, paying for gas, and generally using their debit and credit cards more than usual. This is an opportune time for thieves, and one way they take advantage is by card skimming. Card skimming is used at terminals that accept debit and credit cards using a chip reader and swiping method.Estimated reading time: 2 minutesWhat thieves do is create a dummy reader that is placed over the existing card reader, and that
…
Read more

Computers & IT

Post navigation

Previous Post: Porsche Design AOC AGON PRO 32-inch mini-LED 4K gaming monitor now available
Next Post: How to turn off Crash Detection and Fall Detection on your Apple device

Related Posts

Zimbabwe elections: “we need a plan” to cope with potential internet disruptions Computers & IT
Intel Core i7-8650U vs Intel Core i7-8550U – benchmarks and performance comparison Intel Core i7-8650U vs Intel Core i7-8550U – benchmarks and performance comparison Computers & IT
Hands on: Dell XPS 14 2026 and XPS 16 2026 Computers & IT
Prime Day Deal: Amazon just dropped a winner for PC gamers Computers & IT
Lenovo Yoga C740 2-in-1 review: Speedy, bright, peppy, and reasonably priced Lenovo Yoga C740 2-in-1 review: Speedy, bright, peppy, and reasonably priced Computers & IT
Acer Aspire 3 Acer Aspire 3 (A315-35) review – extremely affordable device that comes with the expected compromises Computers & IT

Copyright © 2026 GearOpen.com.

Powered by PressBook Grid Dark theme