This hodge-podge of components is capable of spoofing the magnetic stripe on a credit card. [Sk3tch] built an electromagnet using a ferrous metal shim wrapped in enameled magnet wire. While he ...

These cards are a little different to the credit-card-style cards we might expect, instead they’re a narrow strip with a magnetic stripe down their centre. The unusual feature can be found at ...

While most cards are made of a metal core encased in plastic, the thickness and type of metal can vary. Credit ... the chip and magnetic stripe using a method that disfigures the card beyond ...

Whether you’re pulling cash from an ATM or shopping online with your credit card, you could be at risk for theft. One threat to be aware of is ATM skimming. So, what is ATM skimming — and how can you ...