The bank fraud blame game

[Stephan Neuhaus]

Peter Gutmann wrote:
> Given that all you need for this is a glorified pocket calculator, you could
> (in large enough quantities) probably get it made for < $10, provided you shot
> anyone who tried to introduce product-deployment DoS mechanisms like smart
> cards and EMV into the picture.

That seems exactly to be the problem.  Germany's e-health card would be 
a prime candidate for technology that could boost the use of such 
pinpads, but unfortunately the card will contain a smart card.  (The 
device has a host of other problems too, don't get me started.)

Fun,

Stephan

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