Why Do Bank Cards Contain Cold War Spy Tech?

In 'The Secret Genius of Modern Life' Series 1 Episode 1, we tear down the humble bank card to unlock the shocking, high-stakes history hiding right inside your wallet. From a top-secret CIA security crisis during the Cold War to an unpowered Soviet spy bug that intercepted American state secrets for seven years, the technology powering our 700 million daily transactions has wild, unexpected origins. We look past the plastic to reveal how the early internet adult industry accidentally revolutionized online security, how elite fraudsters cloned hundreds of cards in a single weekend, and step directly inside Visa’s top-secret cyber war room to witness the high-tech AI battle protecting 4 billion cards worldwide. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/WonderDocs Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderChannel WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!