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Old 09-04-2005, 22:42   #15
Graham
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Re: Chip and Pin Fraud

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Originally Posted by Robert Atkins
The faster computer or supercomputer or cluster of computers will take over 100 years to crack it (128 bit encryption). So in 100 years everyone will have your pin. Do you care if this happens?

In fact 200 digit encryption requires billion years to crack
1) At present.

2) It's much easier to simply "shoulder surf" someone's number and then steal their card when they leave the shop.
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