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Yeah ... I wonder how many people realize that they shouldn't let even the old cards out their site? That 3 little digits on the back is all anyone needs to do some serious credit limit approaching! So I can easily imagine people thinking this is secure and then wondering why their funds keep getting less as soon as they're in public spaces. I'm guessing the exact same issue would be prevalent with that 1984-type, chip-under-the-skin idea. I mean, just how difficult would it be to read that - it would be the same tech.
I wish marketing would leave their dirty paws from security already! Same silly ideas about biometric "security", it's not that difficult to fake someone's fingerprints[^]. And it's not as if you can "change" them like passwords can. I'm just waiting for them to get the bright idea to tie these two idiocies together ... so then you'll need to wear gloves permanently or carry a ton of wet-wipes everywhere.
This wireless card thingy has already been seen to be completely useless. They were going to go with your phone "being" your card too ... fortunately that died quickly. Over here (South Africa) it's now the norm for even the normal cards (i.e. mag strip and chip+pin) having the bank sending a SMS and then waiting for your response before the payment goes through (i.e. two tier authentication due to so much card fraud going on here). That's now more work and time than writing out a cheque would have been, with no more security on the customer's side, progress indeed!
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Why not use the phone to pay.. the card concept was introduced ages ago when we didnt have smartphone based payment methods.
we should ideally be using NFC on phone (like Apple Pay) to solve this (not to mean that theft can't happen there, but it does add a level of security).
"apparently people get really pissed off when you stop speaking in the middle of a "
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Why limit yourself to £20 when you could be taking $999,999.99 every time[^]?
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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I've heard an urban legend of the tap-reader being so sensitive that people not buying anything and walking by in the checkout isle, have paid for purchases.
Someone carrying a reader with them on a subway, say, seems more plausible.
Still, if one is worried, check with the bank to see if that "feature" (vulnerability) can be disabled.
Cheers,
Mike Fidler
"I intend to live forever - so far, so good." Steven Wright
"I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met." Also Steven Wright
"I'm addicted to placebos. I could quit, but it wouldn't matter." Steven Wright yet again.
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After getting both of my credits cards hacked, I dont use them anymore so I guess that's the best protection.
If you really need one though, maybe using a wallet-sized aluminium/alloy card holder box can help?
"The primary trait of a good programmer is laziness. Nobody works harder to do nothing than a good programmer." - MehGerbil
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This is why my credit cards and passport stay inside of an RFID Shield.
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Awesome plane.
Pity they're "replacing" it with the F-35
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Who do we think will win this afternoon ? I'm going for NZ.
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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All Blacks - and I don't think it's going to be close!
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I hope you're right - if they play their normal game they should win easily.
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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Ah those poor boks. They ain't what they used to be! Imagine them losing to Japan!
How do we preserve the wisdom men will need,
when their violent passions are spent?
- The Lost Horizon
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OriginalGriff wrote: and I don't think it's going to be close! It was.
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Wasn't it just!
After the first half, I expected NZ to come out all guns blazing, but they just pushed it up a bit.
Maybe they wanted to do just enough to win and not risk injuries before the final? I dunno...
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I would have preferred the Boks to win. Especially as my half-South African grandson is now learning to play hooker in Harrow RFC (juniors).
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It is quite clear in my mind that it will be the team which scores the most points. I'm willing to bet my entire life savings on it. Any takers?
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Nah...I've already stuck mine on the Ref winning.
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Well, that was a surprise!
I really didn't think it would be that close
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It was waaay too close for my Kiwi mate.
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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pkfox wrote: It was waaay too close for my Kiwi mate.
Does he admit the first Kiwi try was from a McCaw forward pass?
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Yes he does I couldn't believe they got away with it even my wife spotted it and she is not an expert by any means.
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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pkfox wrote: Yes he does I couldn't believe they got away with it even my wife spotted it and she is not an expert by any means.
So there's a real good chance that the final will be between two teams that shouldn't be there.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Are you referring to Australia as well as NZ ?
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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pkfox wrote: Are you referring to Australia as well as NZ ?
Yes. Our final penalty should have been a scrum and while we may have scored a try for the win, the more likely result is Scotland holding us out for them to win.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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I agree and the way the referee ran off I think he did to.
We can’t stop here, this is bat country - Hunter S Thompson RIP
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