[Gocamino] computer chip in your credit card

[Glenn Jilek]

That is a different kind of chip Gary.  That is a radio frequency chip.  What I am talking about is a regular computer chip that must be in contact with the reader. Glenn
 > Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 06:47:58 -0400
> From: charttable at cox.net
> To: saintjames at yahoogroups.com; gocamino at oakapple.net
> Subject: [Gocamino] computer chip in your credit card
> 
> I just watched a video on the subject and am concerned. The subject is becoming more wide spread as are the cards issued by your cc company. They provide wifi capability so that your card can be waved in front of a receiver rather than slid through a tape reader. The concept is good but risky.
>  Your data can be captured quite easily by one person in a crowd or just passing by you on a walk.
> Watch the  news video on the subject. Here is the link:
>  http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/lLAFhTjsQHw%26sns=em
> 
> It only takes one person to capture any wifi document. Not just your credit card. Your passport also has the chip.
> Gary Hammond
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