Steven J. Murdoch

Dr Steven Murdoch is a researcher in the Security Group of the Cambridge University Computer Laboratory. His research into payment card security has resulted in several high-profile discoveries of vulnerabilities in the Chip & PIN system. He has acted as an expert witness in card fraud cases, and also assists the victims of card fraud recover their losses. In addition to his work on banking security, he works for the Tor Project, developing technology to help human rights defenders communicate securely and protect themselves from surveillance and intimidation.