Cash in the Aisles - How Gift Cards are Easily Exploited

Explore the vulnerabilities of gift card systems in this eye-opening 33-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2017. Delve into the methods used by hackers to exploit gift cards, potentially turning them into easy cash. Learn about the security weaknesses in current gift card implementations and the potential financial risks they pose to businesses. Gain insights into the techniques employed by cybercriminals to manipulate these systems and understand the importance of robust security measures in the retail industry. Discover how this seemingly innocuous form of payment can become a significant liability when proper safeguards are not in place.