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My wife and I had to travel to Dallas in separate vehicles on Monday. We came back yesterday. I was following her, and we both stopped for a bio break and to get some gas. We both pulled up to the gas station at the same pump, here minivan on one side, my car on the other. I used my credit card on my side of the pump, then I handed the same card to her on the other side. So we had two transactions on the same card at the same gas station at the same pump with 15 seconds of each other.

Now I know I just presented a scenario where this could happen. But my mind immediately started wondering if I was going to get a call from Visa. This just seems like the type of thing that should kick off a warning. I wouldn’t think they would wonder if my wife had used her card and I had used mine, since obviously we can be in two different locations at the same time. But I don’t think this would be classified the same way.

Of course, I did receive calls when I started travelling to Dallas frequently, but after the second time I told them that I would be going to Dallas a lot, so I think they started filtering those transactions. But I wonder if this should not have set off something.

Vet

Want some training on defeating rogue AP’s? Want to learn how to defend against Google hacking. Well, you’re in luck!! Douglas Haider is a buddy of mine, and he is and one of Accuvant’s Senior Wireless Security Consultants. He is teaching some SANS courses in the Dallas and Irving areas. This dude knows his stuff. You don’t want to miss these classes. Below is the information release on the courses.

Vet

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The SANS Institute is pleased to bring the Stay Sharp training program
to Dallas and Irving! We invite you to participate in the following
classroom sessions with Stay Sharp Instructor Douglas Haider:

* Security 450: Defeating Rogue Access Points
Monday, May 7, 2007 – 6:00pm-9:00pm
Dallas, Texas

http://www.sans.org/info/4686

* Security 550: Google Hacking and Defense
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 – 9:00am-12:00pm
Irving, Texas

http://www.sans.org/info/4691

**SPECIAL OFFER**
Register for both of the above classes and receive a 10% discount off
your tuition fees! Please e-mail staysharp@sans.org for a discount code
BEFORE registering online as discounts are not retroactive.

Complete course descriptions and event details for these classes can be
found by clicking on the links above. Take advantage of small class
sizes and a convenient location to learn a specialized technical skill
in a single evening. Space for these classes is limited, so register
today while there are still seats available!

Alumni of SANS’ Stay Sharp Program agree on the value of this training:

“Very practical and to the point.” – Lyn Champagne, Dept of Justice

“A lot of information for an investment of just 3 hours.” – John
Broyski, Hudson Valley FCU

“Learned a great deal about tools I thought I already knew how to use.
Well worth my time.” – Frank Giachino, Rechitel

SANS Stay Sharp Program is bringing hands-on practical training right
to you! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to build and maintain
your technical skills. We hope to see you there!
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