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Skimming is a method of copying card data using a special device - a skimmer.
The bottom line is simple: Anfisa inserts the card into the ATM, the skimmer copies the data. To get a PIN, the punks put a mini-camera or keyboard overlays.
When using an ATM, check if there are any overlays on it, if the keyboard is different in color, try to pick it up with your fingernail. There is no shame in taking care of your personal safety.
A pumped up type of skimming is called shimming. The scheme is the same: Anfisa inserts a card into the ATM, the data is sent to the attackers. There will be no obvious visual signs inside the device. The carders shove a thin, flexible card reader into a card reader.
Those who have gone completely out of greed are installing fake ATMs. Today it is so difficult to crank: around the camera. Outwardly, these shaitan machines cannot be distinguished from ordinary ATMs. Their filling is a built-in computer, a skimmer, keyboard overlays for storing the PIN-code.
Skimmers can be used by waiters, cashiers - everyone who accepts payment. It is enough to attach the cursed device to the terminal.
You don't need to turn on the hard paranoia mode. Set a limit on purchases and cash withdrawals, you can do this in your online bank account. Do not keep all your money on one card, create a separate account for savings and transfer yourself the amount you need to pay for your purchase.
The bottom line is simple: Anfisa inserts the card into the ATM, the skimmer copies the data. To get a PIN, the punks put a mini-camera or keyboard overlays.
When using an ATM, check if there are any overlays on it, if the keyboard is different in color, try to pick it up with your fingernail. There is no shame in taking care of your personal safety.
A pumped up type of skimming is called shimming. The scheme is the same: Anfisa inserts a card into the ATM, the data is sent to the attackers. There will be no obvious visual signs inside the device. The carders shove a thin, flexible card reader into a card reader.
Those who have gone completely out of greed are installing fake ATMs. Today it is so difficult to crank: around the camera. Outwardly, these shaitan machines cannot be distinguished from ordinary ATMs. Their filling is a built-in computer, a skimmer, keyboard overlays for storing the PIN-code.
Skimmers can be used by waiters, cashiers - everyone who accepts payment. It is enough to attach the cursed device to the terminal.
You don't need to turn on the hard paranoia mode. Set a limit on purchases and cash withdrawals, you can do this in your online bank account. Do not keep all your money on one card, create a separate account for savings and transfer yourself the amount you need to pay for your purchase.