kortskimming
Kortskimming, a term used in some languages for card skimming, is the illicit acquisition of payment card data during a transaction. Criminals install devices on card readers at ATMs or point-of-sale terminals to read the card’s data from the magnetic stripe. In some cases an overlay or false front is fitted to the reader to capture card numbers and expiration dates, and hidden cameras or fake keypads may be used to record PINs.
Techniques involve magnetic stripe skimmers that copy card data, overlay skimmers that conceal a fraudulent reader
Impact from kortskimming includes financial losses for individuals and merchants, unauthorized transactions, and potential identity theft.
Prevention and detection emphasize use of EMV or contactless payments when possible, regular inspection of card