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When we lived in the Netherlands, we would always something called “Chipknip” to pay at stores. Instead of sliding our card through a magnetized reader, we would simply insert our card which had an embedded chip into the machine. This chip was like a mini-processor that would tack on a different code for each usage, lessening chances of fraud. We would then put in our personal\u00a0PIN code, remove the card, and be on our way.<\/p>\n

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Sound familiar? This is the same system that’s coming here and it’s needed badly. More and more large retailers are reporting security breaches with their payment systems. Have you heard about the latest one at Home Depot<\/a>? That’s especially scary as some people spend tons of money there and much of it is linked to larger business accounts. Why? Notice this statement from LifeLock:<\/p>\n

A data breach occurs when confidential information, like your Social Security number, credit card number or health information, is exposed or accessed by an unauthorized person. Studies show that individuals who receive a data breach notification letter are more than four times as likely to become victims of identity theft.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Crazy, right? Instead of stopping your shopping trips to retailers all together, there are ways you can protect yourself and your family from suffering from such data breaches.<\/p>\n

Tips from LifeLock: Potential Data Breach<\/h3>\n

Here are some tips that LifeLock shared after the news of a potential breach at Home Depot:<\/p>\n