Experts have warned that installing magnetic stripe credit card readers at EV charging points will increase the risk of card skimming in the US. Photograph: Electric vehicle charging stations could become one of the next big targets for fraudsters — thanks to proposals in several state that researchers say would weaken their security. 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 EV charging points will increase the risk of card skimming in the US. Photograph: Researchers have called on authorities to offer more secure payment methods, such as contactless mobile platforms, to prevent exposing customers to unnecessary risks.