by Matthew | 12 Oct 2014 | Mobile Phone, Privacy, Security
I was recently issued with a contactless payment card by my bank, and I’ll be frank: I’ve been dubious about the security of such cards, or indeed any Near Field Communication (NFC) systems. As I have been working with a client in London, the security of...We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.
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