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How criminals exploit the familiar “tap your phone to pay” feature to steal your money.

Cybercriminals are inventing new ways to swipe money from payment cards by using credentials phished online or over the phone. Sometimes, just holding your card to your phone is enough to leave you penniless.

We investigate why chip cards are no panacea, and what precautions should be taken when making a payment.

A look at how payment information is protected on smartphones that support contactless payments.