Nowadays, more and more people rely on the internet for many everyday transactions that previously required their physical presence. This includes e-government, e-banking, and online shopping. However, with the increasing complexity of technology, fraud is also becoming more common. These incidents lead to financial losses for organizations and cause stress for cardholders.

The APG8201-B2 is a smart card reader with a keyboard and an LCD screen that features secure PIN entry to protect any PIN code from attacks such as viruses or USB sniffers. It can perform secure cardholder verification and authentication, enabling users to log in online and conduct other online transactions. As a cost-effective response to man-in-the-middle attacks, the APG8201-B2 helps end users and organizations protect their sensitive data from these threats.