I f I use Pinsentry evidently I can get a code from the card reader and type it into the banking page and gain access. My question is: How does this work? I have not used the card reader yet, but I assume that I will get a different number each time I insert my card, so how does the Bank's server know that my number is correct? Thanks
A comprehensive post here (halfway down) by someone called lordmarshall2013 sounded logical although am unable to say if it's right! http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/How-it-Works/Question918687.html
I have read the links. I am still a little confused. Am I right in thinking that the Pinsentry number generated is a hash of all my card details and the PIN. All the numbers generated on subsequent occasions give the same information at the server end? This still begs the question regarding cloned cards and electronically gained PINs
Where do you read that? I seem to understand from the read that PIN numbers are random generated codes with no link to your details. As any chip card, the weak point is the master key (not the 100 pins) and the grabbing of it by thief. This normally happens with no cracking of chip data (too complicated) but standard means (hidden camera, fake keyboards, etc.).
Are the 100 numbers placed on the card prior to the Pinsentry being issued, or only after. If after, then I assume that the card will need to be inserted into the cash machine before the Pinsentry can be used. Also, does the bank's computer check for just one specific number that is on the list, or 100 numbers, where the number selected must be one of these on the list
From the read it says as soon as you use it the first time. Therefore, yes, you need to use it once before you can use it No, just one number not 100
