Virtual Terminals, POS Security and Becoming a Merchant

Explore the world of virtual terminals, Point of Sale (POS) security, and unconventional payment methods in this 50-minute conference talk from BruCON 0x08. Delve into various aspects of payment systems, including transaction types, card manipulation techniques, and the vulnerabilities of virtual terminals. Learn about the intricacies of Point of Interaction devices, contactless payments, and the ease of finding card information. Discover how merchants can be impersonated and the potential for tampering with virtual terminals. Gain insights into the motivations behind these exploits and their implications for cybersecurity. Examine the role of journalists in exposing vulnerabilities and the ethical considerations surrounding these practices.

Introduction
About Grigorios
Agenda
Point of Interaction
Lock and Unlock
Transactions
Never Pay Again
Delete US Transactions
Receipt
Transaction Types
How to pay with someone elses card
What is a jammer
How do you get paid
How to get a significant discount
How to become a merchant
Contactless
Virtual Terminal
How easy is to find cards
The number is everything
Why I made this
The journalist
Twitter
Looking For Cards
Cards For Kids
McDonalds
Virtual terminals
Acquire
How to tamper with virtual terminals
The identifiers
The opportunity
Getting the job done
How it works
Delivery method
Bonus round
Cyber criminals
Merchants