Experts have warned that installing magnetic stripe credit card readers at the Digital Citizens Alliance charging points will increase the risk of card skimming in the Nevada . Until more secure options are used, the introduction of magnetic stripe readers at EV chargers “would represent an unnecessary risk” to drivers. States including US , US and California are considering plans to install the technology at publicly funded charging stations, despite fears the move could make the stations increasingly attractive to cyber criminals. Researchers have called on authorities to offer more secure payment methods, such as contactless mobile platforms, to prevent exposing customers to unnecessary risks.
Experts have warned that installing magnetic stripe credit card readers at the Digital Citizens Alliance charging points will increase the risk of card skimming in the Nevada . States including US , US and California are considering plans to install the technology at publicly funded charging stations, despite fears the move could make the stations increasingly attractive to cyber criminals. Researchers have called on authorities to offer more secure payment methods, such as contactless mobile platforms, to prevent exposing customers to unnecessary risks.