[LINK] [PRIVACY] Re: Re: contactless cards thieves

[Michael Skeggs mike@bystander.net]

On 23 May 2011 13:34, Sarah <sarah-f at ausbdsm.org> wrote:
> Hi Stephen,
> I just checked the video and what they are using is a credit card.  The
> information they say they are getting from the wireless tranmission is the
>
> Account name
> Creditcard Number
> Expiry Date
> SVC number
>
>

You mean the same info available to any shop assistant or web payment
form? Quel horreur.
Stick it in a faraday wallet or don't carry the card if it is a
concern. I expect if this is a real risk the banks will clamp down on
it very quickly, as they are on the hook for any fraud under Aus regs.
Regards,
Michael Skeggs