Source: LDprod via Shutterstock We are currently in the middle of a massive technological shift - one that might be going unnoticed by most consumers. The debit and credit cards most individuals carry around in their wallets are being upgraded to a higher global standard known as EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa). Some of you may have already received a new card from your financial institution with this small, gray rectangle sitting in the upper left front facing side of your favorite little piece of plastic. Though highly unassuming, these smartchips are the next line of defense against an...
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