Taking just 5 seconds to inspect any credit/debit card readers before you swipe could end up saving you from identity and credit card theft, writes Jamey Heary, Cisco security expert and Cisco Subnet blogger. Read his blog in which he shows readers what to look for before you swipe your next card. The con is called skimming. Thieves retrofitting a perfectly legitimate card reader (like an ATM) with a camouflaged counterfeit card reader. The counterfeit reader records all of your card’s information as it passes through. Read Jamey’s blog to see examples of well-hidden skimming devices and what you can do to protect yourself from falling victim.
Jim Duffy has been covering technology for over 28 years, 23 at Network World. He covers enterprise networking infrastructure, including routers and switches. He also writes The Cisco Connection blog and can be reached on Twitter @Jim_Duffy and at jduffy@nww.com.Google+
