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A signature. we think theres some sort of legitimacy to signing a receipt. in reality, its not a good form of security. >> reporter: signature authentication has been replaced by technology. unusual spending patterns and transaction locations are red flags. some retailers say more needs to be done to he prevent fraud and want u.s. credit cards, much like those in europe, to require the use of a p.i.n. >> the reason its effective is it in theory only you know your p.i.n. even if a credit card is ...

We think that we assign value to a signature. we think theres some sort of legitimacy to signing a receipt. in reality, its not a good form of security. >> reporter: signature authentication has been replaced by technology. unusual spending patterns and transaction locations are red flags. some retailers say more needs to be done to he prevent fraud and want u.s. credit cards, much like those in europe, to require the use of a p.i.n. >> the reason its effective is it in theory only you know your...

Fraud and one u.s. credit cards, much like those in europe, to require the use of a pin. >> a pin is effective because in theory, only you know your pin, even if a credit card is stolen, there is nothing on that crew card that indicates what the. >> the credit card industry in the u.s. has resisted using pins citing cost and concerns consumers want to adopt to the new system. some experts say pin security is outdated and that fingerprints or facial recognition is the next and best way to prevent...

One vessel failed to break through the ice yesterday. a second was released earlier today. officials say those on board that ship are safe. a federal judge rules the nsas phone surveillance program is legal. judge william paulie said theres no evidence the agency abuses authority. the aclu which brought the case said it would appeal. meanwhile, you might remember another federal judge ruled earlier this month that the agencys plan was, quote, largely unconstitutional. p.i.n. security, target...