How to steal a million dollars (actually, $999,999.99) - no PIN required

Researchers at Newcastle University in the UK have come up with a surprising way of attacking contactless payments. The £20 safety limit for PINless transactions evaporates if payment is requested in a foreign currency, potentially opening the way to a $999,999.99 cup of coffee...

from Naked Security http://ift.tt/1urA1n1