Are wireless payments safe?
NFC stands for “near field communication” and it is the technology behind wireless and mobile payments. Whether you’re in a big supermarket in the city or at a remote farmer’s market out in the countryside – nowadays you will be able to pay wirelessly almost anywhere. From paying by card to using smartphone services such as Google Wallet and Apple Pay – when it comes to making a payment we’re as flexible as never before. But as convenient as this technology might be, is it really safe to use? NFC – what it is and how it works. NFC stands for “near field communication” and it is the....
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