[Brando]

Definitely worth repeating:
"It will not stop something like the Target breach."

Keep in mind as technology advances, hackers/thieves advance their tools.

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Originally Posted by red-beard

It will help prevent "casual" fraudulent use where someone simply photographs your credit card. It will not stop something like the Target breach. In something like the Target breach, I expect the hackers can get your CC number and PIN during the sales process.