smart SIM card

Smart SIM Card Use Cases in 5G Devices and How Enterprises Should Deploy Them

Many enterprises now require a custom-built smart SIM card. New SIM card formats, including embedded eUICCs and iSIMs, enable enterprises to provision and manage devices at scale. 5G, meanwhile, promises low latency and massive device density. Consequently, SIM cards are evolving from simple credentials to platforms for security, connectivity, and lifecycle control. The following sections […]

Payment Card

Contactless Payment Card Adoption and What Merchants Must Know to Prevent Fraud

The contactless payment card went mainstream fast. Consumers prefer speed and convenience. Merchants now accept NFC tap-to-pay, tokenized wallets, and network tokens. At the same time, fraud patterns shifted. Therefore, merchants must update fraud rules, terminal practices, and chargeback playbooks. Below, I summarize the current adoption, the security landscape, and practical steps merchants should take. […]

ATM card

How can ATM card skimming be deducted and prevented?

ATM card skimming remains widespread. Criminals use low-cost hardware and social engineering techniques to combine skimmers with tiny cameras, counterfeit keypads, and wireless transmitters to steal both card data and PINs. Meanwhile, many ATMs still allow for a traditional fallback mode for compatibility. Even with the widespread adoption of chip and contactless technology, the risk […]

HID Proximity Card

What Makes HID Proximity Card More Secure Than Traditional Keycards or Magstripes?

Security is a top priority in today’s access control systems. HID Proximity Card have emerged as a more secure solution compared to traditional keycards or magstripes. Their unique features provide enhanced protection against unauthorised access, fraud, and hacking attempts. Understanding Traditional Keycards and Magstripes Traditional keycards, such as magstripe cards, store data on magnetic stripes […]

Hotel Key Card

How hotels can patch RFID Hotel Key Card vulnerabilities to protect guestss?

Saflok RFID hotel locks recently made headlines when researchers revealed that millions of doors could be opened within seconds using the “Unsaflok” technique. This discovery raised global concerns about hotel security, guest safety, and the reliability of Hotel Key Card systems. Hotels must respond quickly to these threats by applying patches, updating technology, and improving […]