Reply to post: Re: stupid (calculator size) chip and pin devices for every purchase

Mastercard and Visa to ERADICATE password authentication

sabroni Silver badge

Re: stupid (calculator size) chip and pin devices for every purchase

stupid how? Because it actually manages to provide a little security?

I think 'generate a token on the fly that's good for 15 seconds" is an excellent method, you have to be quick to steal that password and use it.

Got any suggestions for a better mechanism?

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