If your computer falls victim to malicious malware or furtive keylogging practices, the security of your credit card details could be compromised when shopping or paying bills online. This little gadget, called the Online Purchase Security System, will keep your end secure by encrypting your card number before it ever reaches your computer.

With a built-in retractable cable, you simply plug this device into your computer’s USB port when ready to make a purchase. After a swipe of your card, the included software works with your browser to insert your encrypted data into the appropriate field on your order form. Easy.

Also doubling as a great way to avoid the tedious entering (and double checking) of long credit card numbers, this clever swiper should save on frustration and provide some peace of mind at the same time.

Compatible with Windows XP and Vista running Internet Explorer 6, 7 (and soon IE8 and Firefox) browsers, the Online Purchase Security System is available now from Hammacher Schlemmer for $89.95.

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Hammacher Schlemmer