Just a few decades ago, buying things meant going to the bank - your own physical branch, mind you, during the brief hours it was open - to take out cash. If you didn't have time for that, or ran out ...

The switch to cashless payment methods like debit and credit cards has, fortunately, eased the burden of carrying around cash for many people. Most credit cards feature contactless payments, too. You ...

Irish researchers demonstrated contactless card vulnerability to relay attacks. Two smartphones and WiFi can relay payment ...

For millions of Americans, digital theft is no longer news, as many people have either had an experience or know someone who has. Thieves can now obtain sensitive data without physically stealing a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. RFID technology helps make transactions snappier, allowing you to hold your card up to a machine and transmit payment that way. However, this ...