Channel 4 News reveals crisis with 'e-pickpocket'

contactless · 23-03-2012, 09:17 PM

Breaking news - about time too!!!

“All I did was tap my phone over your wallet and using the wireless reader on the phone I was able to lift out the details from your card, that includes the long card number, the expiry date and your name.” so says Thomas Cannon, of ViaForensics

Full story here:
http://wp.me/p18ZJ3-7M

Contactless

contactless · 29-03-2012, 09:12 PM

For those that are still interested in this news item, there was a follow-up on both this evening's Channel 4 News and likewise on BBC's Watchdog (consumer affairs programme).

It seems that not just Barclays bank customers are at risk - the 'e-pickpocket' can reach a lot further! (master card and visa were also mentioned as being potentially problematic)

Contactless

contactless · 16-04-2012, 09:18 AM

And finally...

Are you curious to know why this is no longer the news story of 2012? Did it strike you as odd that Channel 4 went from investigative journalist mode to advocating DIY a la Blue Peter, i.e. "...just wrap your contactless cards in tin foil and you've nothing to worry about"?

Wonder no more friends...

Because maybe somewhere within this article is your answer:

"Channel 4 Education, in partnership with high street bank Barclays, is launching The Stake. A competition that provides young people in the UK with the chance to decide how 100k of real money is spent. The Stake will inspire young people to use their business and enterprising skills to win a slice of £100,000 prize pot to support community or business ideas that will make a difference."

Link: http://www.magicwhiteboard.co.uk/news/

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contactless · 03-05-2012, 09:41 PM

Still News Corporation seems to have a measure of independence from the banks. “Robbed by radiowave” - TWENTY million Brits are at risk of having their bank details stolen by electronic pickpockets, a Sun investigation has revealed.

Here's the link: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...radiowave.html

Contactless

huyi · 04-05-2012, 07:30 PM

i watched that on bbc watchdog and after it was investigated it was just sweeped under the carpet, the good thing is you can opt out of the contactless technology or just rip the chip out yourself, thankfully my payment card doesn't have this tech built in for now.

contactless · 13-05-2012, 01:23 AM

This story just won't go away...

"Everyone’s favourite daytime TV show This Morning featured a selection of RFID blocking products during a slot about credit card fraud and the fast-growing issue of ‘e-pickpocketing‘. During a five-minute feature, presenter Phillip Schofield showcased RFID Protect’s latest Leather Multi-card Holder, which has been designed in collaboration with crime-reduction officers at Victoria Police, Australia and is new to the UK.

Mr Schofield was visibly shocked at the ease by which information can be ‘skimmed’ from a contactless credit or debit card; during a demonstration given by Thomas Cannon (Director of Research and Development) at American company ViaForensics.

First shown on Thursday 10th May, 2012 the programme can be viewed again for a limited period, at http://www.itv.com/thismorning/ and a direct link to their Crime File discussion area for this particular issue can be found at: http://www.itv.com/thismorning/life/crime-file-120510/"

If Phillip Schofield was visibly shocked at how easy it is to skim contactless bank cards, can you imagine what your average little old lady is going to make of this...scary!

Contactless

23-03-2012, 09:17 PM	#1
contactless Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 104	Channel 4 News reveals crisis with 'e-pickpocket' Breaking news - about time too!!! “All I did was tap my phone over your wallet and using the wireless reader on the phone I was able to lift out the details from your card, that includes the long card number, the expiry date and your name.” so says Thomas Cannon, of ViaForensics Full story here: http://wp.me/p18ZJ3-7M Contactless __________________ "The future will soon be a thing of the past." - George Carlin. "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." - Albert Einstein And if you've just joined us, here's what happened on this week's episode of www.e-pickpocket.com Last edited by contactless; 23-03-2012 at 09:20 PM.

29-03-2012, 09:12 PM	#2
contactless Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 104	For those that are still interested in this news item, there was a follow-up on both this evening's Channel 4 News and likewise on BBC's Watchdog (consumer affairs programme). It seems that not just Barclays bank customers are at risk - the 'e-pickpocket' can reach a lot further! (master card and visa were also mentioned as being potentially problematic) Contactless __________________ "The future will soon be a thing of the past." - George Carlin. "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." - Albert Einstein And if you've just joined us, here's what happened on this week's episode of www.e-pickpocket.com Last edited by contactless; 29-03-2012 at 11:53 PM.

16-04-2012, 09:18 AM	#3
contactless Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 104	And finally... Are you curious to know why this is no longer the news story of 2012? Did it strike you as odd that Channel 4 went from investigative journalist mode to advocating DIY a la Blue Peter, i.e. "...just wrap your contactless cards in tin foil and you've nothing to worry about"? Wonder no more friends... Because maybe somewhere within this article is your answer: "Channel 4 Education, in partnership with high street bank Barclays, is launching The Stake. A competition that provides young people in the UK with the chance to decide how 100k of real money is spent. The Stake will inspire young people to use their business and enterprising skills to win a slice of £100,000 prize pot to support community or business ideas that will make a difference." Link: http://www.magicwhiteboard.co.uk/news/ Contactless __________________ "The future will soon be a thing of the past." - George Carlin. "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." - Albert Einstein And if you've just joined us, here's what happened on this week's episode of www.e-pickpocket.com

03-05-2012, 09:41 PM	#4
contactless Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 104	Still News Corporation seems to have a measure of independence from the banks. “Robbed by radiowave” - TWENTY million Brits are at risk of having their bank details stolen by electronic pickpockets, a Sun investigation has revealed. Here's the link: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...radiowave.html Contactless __________________ "The future will soon be a thing of the past." - George Carlin. "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." - Albert Einstein And if you've just joined us, here's what happened on this week's episode of www.e-pickpocket.com

13-05-2012, 01:23 AM	#6
contactless Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 104	As demonstrated by ITV’s Phillip Schofield This story just won't go away... "Everyone’s favourite daytime TV show This Morning featured a selection of RFID blocking products during a slot about credit card fraud and the fast-growing issue of ‘e-pickpocketing‘. During a five-minute feature, presenter Phillip Schofield showcased RFID Protect’s latest Leather Multi-card Holder, which has been designed in collaboration with crime-reduction officers at Victoria Police, Australia and is new to the UK. Mr Schofield was visibly shocked at the ease by which information can be ‘skimmed’ from a contactless credit or debit card; during a demonstration given by Thomas Cannon (Director of Research and Development) at American company ViaForensics. First shown on Thursday 10th May, 2012 the programme can be viewed again for a limited period, at http://www.itv.com/thismorning/ and a direct link to their Crime File discussion area for this particular issue can be found at: http://www.itv.com/thismorning/life/crime-file-120510/" If Phillip Schofield was visibly shocked at how easy it is to skim contactless bank cards, can you imagine what your average little old lady is going to make of this...scary! Contactless __________________ "The future will soon be a thing of the past." - George Carlin. "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal." - Albert Einstein And if you've just joined us, here's what happened on this week's episode of www.e-pickpocket.com

04-05-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
huyi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,514	i watched that on bbc watchdog and after it was investigated it was just sweeped under the carpet, the good thing is you can opt out of the contactless technology or just rip the chip out yourself, thankfully my payment card doesn't have this tech built in for now.