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(MoneyNewsWire.Net, July 06, 2015 ) Portland, Oregon -- Information is power and there are those who want to steal it. The air is full of valuable intelligence transmitted between phones, pads, computers and credit cards. Shield Safe is introducing a new line of unobtrusive but powerful sleeves that will preserve private information stored on the next generation of credit cards. Known as the Shield Safe RFID Blocking Sleeve the devices will discreetly block electronic pickpockets who are leveraging a technical vulnerability built into these new credit cards.
Anyone who uses a credit card on line or in traditional brick and mortar stores knows that their private, financial information could be stolen. A new generation of credit card was designed to help protect shoppers and merchants from cyber crimes. Unfortunately, no system is without vulnerabilities and these are no different.
EMV Cards
The Europay Mastercard Visa or "EMV" credit cards will be the new industry standard for Americans starting in October 2015. These cards will have a small, square computer chip installed that will create a new and unique approval code every time the card is used. The coding ability will make for more secure online transactions. Unfortunately, an embedded Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) in the cards makes personal information available because these chips not only store information, but also broadcast it.
The Electronic Pick Pocket
RFID chips do not have power supplies so they are not broadcasting all the time. Instead, they are fueled by the radio waves that are used to read the chip. This makes EMV cards easy to read. The EMV cards provide a convenience for the merchant, a security aid for consumers and an opportunity for electronic pickpockets. A savvy thief can scan an EMV card while it is inside a wallet, pocket or purse. Data can be stolen while a pedestrian walks down the street or stands in line. Scanners are not difficult to come by or even build. They are available at popular Internet merchant sites as are instructions for building them. Using a scanner, details can be stolen without anyone touching the card or the person who owns it.
Protect The Card By Covering It
Covering credit cards, passport, and even drivers license with a Safe Shield RFID Blocking Sleeve will prevent rogue scans of cards, thus protecting personal information. The Shield Safe Blocking Sleeves are durable and inexpensive. Constructed to be convenient, they can easily be kept in wallets, purses or pockets. Special sized sleeves for passports are also included.
About Shield Safe
Shield Safe manufactures high quality RFID Blocking Sleeves for credit cards and passports. The sleeves prevent the card being scanned and personal details accessed.
Shield Safe
Anne Richards
503-177-5428
info@shieldsafe.net
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