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(KSL News) -- A software problem could put credit card information in the wrong hands.
VISA issued a memo warning retailers of a problem with the software used to help ring up purchases. The system can inadvertently be used to store PIN numbers from credit and debit cards.
VISA is working with retailers to fix the problem.
Under card industry guidelines, personal information can't be stored on checkout computers for fear it could fall into criminal hands.
