There was a significant problem not long ago, especially in major cities, with
wait staff who had handheld card readers. They'd quietly swipe cards and sell
the information. I don't know if this is
Is this not an urban legend?
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/washington/
Well that nails it. Thanks.
Regular credit cards aren't the only assets that are being cloned.
There are RFID readers that can intercept your car's remote control
code, and "blink" card data, from a distance of 30-50 feet. Make
Magazine had plans for making one of your own a while ago [search
Makezine.com]. Record at DEFCON 05 was distance of 69 feet.
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