SmartSwipe USB Credit Card Reader for Some Peace of Mind

Online shopping just got a little bit safer with SmartWipe. In a nutshell, it's a USB reader that decodes the magnetic strip on your credit card, encrypts the data, and sends it to the online store. What's secure about this SmartWipe is that it protects card info from 'phishing' sites and malware attempting keystroke logging since you no longer have to reveal your credit card in unencrypted state. In practice, when you arrive on the check-out page, press SmartSwipe button in the browser, swipe your card, and the software will automatically fills the info for you.

SmartSwipe isn't without flaws. For starter, it only works with Internet Explorer 6 or higher, yet there are reports IE7 users running into problems. We also believe SmartSwipe should have fingerprint authentication or password as an added layer of security. Either way, SmartSwipe is something we would drop $89.99 CND for some peace of mind during shopping sprees.