Possible to convert a USB magnetic strip reader into writer?
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I found a USB magnetic card reader a while back. I believe it is a 3-track reader.
I am wondering if I can hack it in some way to turn it into a writer as well, or is it impossible?
Anythings possible with :science:
You need a lot of skill to do that.
Possible.. probably.
Illegal... almost definitely.
Would be easy to clone credit cards if you can write magnetic strips.
[QUOTE=Llivavin;16083098]Anythings possible with :science:[/QUOTE]
Anything's possible with a welding mask and an electric stick?
Lucky it is encrypted to hell and back and cross checked at the bank.
[QUOTE=Negrul1;16083220]Anything's possible with a welding mask and an electric stick?[/QUOTE]
Assuming you're not kidding, put your mouse over the emoticon and read the alt text.
[QUOTE=Aurain;16083189]Possible.. probably.
Illegal... almost definitely.
Would be easy to clone credit cards if you can write magnetic strips.[/QUOTE]
It's not illegal to write magnetic strips... It's only illegal if you use it to steal credits cards and shit. You can go out and buy read/writers. And it wouldn't be easy to clone credit cards considering they are probably encrypted to hell.
[QUOTE=Aurain;16083189]Would be easy to clone credit cards if you can write magnetic strips.[/QUOTE]
Didn't you watch MacGyver? All you need is a blank card and a magnet :v:
[QUOTE=Aurain;16083189]Possible.. probably.
Illegal... almost definitely.
Would be easy to clone credit cards if you can write magnetic strips.[/QUOTE]
It's not illegal. You can buy magnetic strip writers with no license or anything. They're just expensive as balls (400 USD) when compared to just a reader (60USD).
[QUOTE=Baldr;16083283]Lucky it is encrypted to hell and back and cross checked at the bank.[/QUOTE]
There is actually no encryption on any credit card. I swiped my own Visa, and my father's and his American Express card. All were read and showed all the information on the card: card-holder's full name, credit card number, and card expiration.
[QUOTE=Master117;16089590]There is actually no encryption on any credit card. I swiped my own Visa, and my father's and his American Express card. All were read and showed all the information on the card: card-holder's full name, credit card number, and card expiration.[/QUOTE]
Makes sense, no point in encrypting the card when all the information is stamped right on the front. Besides, you don't need to copy the card to use it: a simple picture of the front and back and you can use it almost anywhere online.
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