Malware affecting payment terminals all over the world is becoming a real plague, and also shows why credit card payments are an insecure method of transferring value. The most recent malware infection was found on payment terminals owned by Hyatt Hotels, and visitors are advised to keep a close eye on their credit card statements over the next few months. Bitcoin easily could have prevented all this, but some people will only learn this lesson the hard way.
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