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Dive into the intricacies of Point of Sale (POS) system architecture and security in this 23-minute Black Hat conference talk. Explore how financial criminals exploit vulnerabilities in POS systems, gaining insights that often surpass those of dealer technicians. Uncover the inner workings of POS components, integrated payment processing, and potential weaknesses in the technology. Witness a live demonstration revealing sensitive data transmission from both magstripe and EMV chip readers, tracing its path through the electronic payments infrastructure. Examine common attack vectors and learn top mitigation strategies to protect businesses from devastating breaches and financial losses. Gain valuable knowledge to safeguard local businesses, major retailers, and developers handling payment card information.