Intel, MasterCard Confirms Tap-To-Pay Tech for Ultrabooks

[exfileme]

Ultrabooks and future Intel-based devices will allow users to use their NFC-enabled card or smartphone to make an online purchase with a simple tap.

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[thor220]

I can understand Intel using their NFC technology with other fields but this seems that it would not be the best security measure for ensuring that your credit card is safe. Now all they need to do is tap a device to make a payment . . .

 

[Gamer-girl]

When the little kids hear about this, their parents credit cards are not gonna be safe.

 

[Guest]

I can see it now... "accidentally" tap someone's pocket with your ultrabook and yay! CC info to all your xmas shopping with. Or better yet, someone figures out a way to expand the field's range and camps out at a local hotspot pretending to browse the internet but is really taking everyone's CC info.

 

[megahustler]

Just what I need - an easier way to spend money.

 

[ojas]

[citation][nom]yesiamparanoid[/nom]I can see it now... "accidentally" tap someone's pocket with your ultrabook and yay! CC info to all your xmas shopping with. Or better yet, someone figures out a way to expand the field's range and camps out at a local hotspot pretending to browse the internet but is really taking everyone's CC info.[/citation]

I'm sure Intel and MasterCard aren't smart at all. No. How could they do this?

[citation][nom]megahustler[/nom]Just what I need - an easier way to spend money.[/citation]
Wonder why Mac Airs don't have it...could speed up their "express lanes".