>Further, because it’s a relay attack, Munro pointed out that the card machine receiving the payment could be anywhere in the world as long as it’s connected to

>Further, because it’s a relay attack, Munro pointed out that the card machine receiving the payment could be anywhere in the world as long as it’s connected to the internet. > “Now, one doesn’t need the card machine to be present, as the transaction can be relayed elsewhere,” he said. “Is that a likely attack? Possibly.” A local, for-hire person walks with the "malicious reader-spoofing terminal" and the payment is collected elsewhere.