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New Card Skimmer Attaches To A Real POS Card Reader Like A Nasty Succubus Dec 4th 2013, 01:24, by John Biggs Brian Krebs has found a fascinating example of a card skimmer - essentially a machine that steals your credit card number - that masquerades as a real POS terminal. The skimmer fits over the ubiquitous Verifone POS reader and even reads key-presses. It is virtually indistinguishable from the actual POS card reader and can be slipped on and off without the retailer's knowledge - or, more chillingly, with the retailer's consent. Media files: New%20Card%20Skimmer%20Attaches%20To%20A%20Real%20POS%20Card%20Reader%20Like%20A%20Nasty%26nbsp%3BSuccubus (image/png) Screen Shot 2013-12-03 at 8.22.28 PM john

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