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RFID: Radio Frequency IDentification A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made...; Full RFID Definition >>

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First cloned passports, then bombs, and now ATM fraud: Security problems should plague RFID's future: First cloned passports, then bombs, and now ATM fraud: Security problems should plague RFID's futurePassport case from RFID Blockr shields e-passportsRFID Blockr passport case is a high-quality leather case with a built in Faraday cage to block and shield RFID transmissions. It has room for six credit cards, airline...; Tags: RFID Blockr passport case, RFID, RFID Blockr, passport, ATM; Discussion threads 2007-09-16
RFID: Coming to your products and passports real soon: RFID: Coming to your products and passports real soonAh but the fundemental differencebetween barcode and RFID is, barcodes can't be read past 24 inches accurately and require the use of a laser scanner, rather noticeable too.[B]"By the way, you know bar code technology thirty or forty years ago was considered...; Tags: RFID, barcode, passport; Discussion threads 2006-12-22
RFID passports take off: RFID passports take off[b]Get a bunch of tags...[/b]Instead of worrying about having 1 identifiable tag on your person, carry 50 or more. I can see that there will be an market for decoy RFID cards or pens that contain 50 or more RFIDs. Carry it your shirt pocket,...; Tags: RFID, RFID Passport, passport; Discussion threads 2006-10-26
Will DHS settle on RFID for PASS card?: If the Dept. of Homeland Security's proposed Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative legislation becomes law, a new form of border-crossing identity would come into the existence: the RFID-equipped PASS card, short for People Access Security Service, TechWeb reports. The proposed legislation would require US citizens to carry passports of "other...; Tags: PASS, RFID, passport, PASS card; Blog posts 2006-09-07
RFID passports and VeriChip security podcast: RFID passports and VeriChip security podcasta practical addition George.."But we want to avoid bad RFID implementations like the Dutch passport which according to Mahaffey was extremely simple to break because it had an effective entropy of 30 bits in the encryption key."That was already known about 15 months ago here......; Tags: Government, Palestine, Roma, Bible, RFID Passport, RFID, Babylon, VeriChip, liberty, passport, security, podcast; Discussion threads 2006-08-22

RFID passports and VeriChip security podcast: I had the opportunity to interview Kevin Mahaffey who is the Director of Development for Flexilis Inc. Kevin and his team of researchers presented a video at Black Hat 2006 illustrating improperly shielded RFID Radio Frequency Identifier passports that can potentially be used to trigger a bomb.It turns out...; Tags: RFID, passport; Blog posts 2006-08-21
RFID passports arrive for Americans: RFID passports arrive for AmericansMoronsWhy do they ALWAYS have to learn the hard way? Anything that is made can be unmade. Anything digital can be hacked. It may take a day or a decade, but it will happen. One hell of an oops, don't you think?The ACLU needs to file...; Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, computer, government, passport, RFID; Discussion threads 2006-08-14
RFID passports with improper shielding triggers bomb in simulation: RFID passports with improper shielding triggers bomb in simulationSitting Duckor standing or lying down or . . . Of course this works BOTH ways. Take those missing Egyptian students for example, THEY have passports . . .Another proof privacy is essential...Another proof privacy is essential for plain security... only give...; Tags: ThinkGeek.com, RFID, passport; Discussion threads 2006-08-09
First cloned passports, then bombs, and now ATM fraud: Security problems should plague RFID's future: First, it took hackers barely two weeks to clone the new RFID-based passports. Wrote Wired of the situation:Grunwald says it took him only two weeks to figure out how to clone the passport chip. Most of that time he spent reading the standards for e-passports that are posted on a...; Tags: passport, RFID; Blog posts 2006-08-09
Researchers: E-passports pose security risk: Researchers: E-passports pose security riskAnd WHO was it that thought......RFID technology was actually a [i]good[/i] idea???You just HAD to know that once Wal*Mart started singing the praises of RFID it was immediately doomed to mediocrity.In a word:Whoops!!Dotso.com techs pointing to this story ...Found numerous channels pointing to similar story in...; Tags: bar code, encryption, security, e-passport, RFID, passport; Discussion threads 2006-08-05
Passports to get RFID chip implants: Passports to get RFID chip implantsGet Pissed Now or Lose Your Freedom ForeverNo, they're not tracking you, just following when you come and go, that's all. If we don't stop this nonsense now, we are at very great risk of losing all our privacy to the whims of whoever...; Tags: Semiconductors, RFID, passport, RFID chip, chip; Discussion threads 2005-10-25
Medical supply firm to sell patient RFID chips: Medical supply firm to sell patient RFID chipsNot in my arm you ain'tI ain't no religous fanatic or conspiracy nut. I don't like needles and that is what it takes to put one of those things in me. Seriously, if they implant this thing in someone, how are...; Tags: RFID, chip, passport, Medical Supply company, medical supply, RFID chip, patient; Discussion threads 2004-11-10
Civil liberties groups blast biometrics: Civil liberties groups blast biometricsThis is the introduction of...Revelation13:16 thru 18"Right" to travel by airA number of years ago, it was decided by the courts that driving an automobile was a "privilege," not a "right." Obviously, travel by air is also a privilege; if one is bothered that his/her...; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, RFID, biometrics, passport; Discussion threads 2004-03-31

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(Photos: Tracking Last HOPE hackers): (Photos: Tracking Last HOPE hackers)Get your badge and stick it in the Microwave first!1. Get your badge and stick it in the Microwave first! Not long enough to melt the badge but just enough to zap the RFID electronics.2. If you require the RFID to work to...; Tags: SECURITY, badge, Tracking Last HOPE, RFID, noise level, photograph; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
First paper-based transistors: Portuguese researchers have created the first paper-based transistors. To be more precise, they've made the first field effect transistors FET with a paper interstrate layer. According to the research team, these new transistors offer the same level of performance as 'state-of-the-art oxide based thin film transistors TFTs produced on glass...; Tags: Team, Transistor, TFT, Semiconductors, Hardware, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Photos: Tracking Last HOPE hackers: The New York conference, where attendees are tracked via RFID, attracts hacker celebrities including the guys behind the phone phreaker movement and the TV-B-Gone remote control. by CNET News.com; Tags: Photograph, Hacker, RFID, Hacking, Wireless, Security, Biometrics, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-07-21
London Underground's card system fails: London Underground's card system failsIt's not all bad...Instead of billing everybody individually for tickets from A to B, they just left the ticket barriers open, so free Tube travel for me :-)RE: London Underground's card system failsAn announced event.This will happen again and again in the future. The RFID technology...; Tags: card system, London Underground, RFID, chip; Discussion threads 2008-07-15
London Underground's card system fails: The RFID-based smartcard technology providing access control to London's public transportation system failed on Saturday, when the network stopped accepting cards. by Michael Krigsman; Tags: Card, Smart Card, London, London Underground, Oyster Card System, Smart Cards, Authentication/Encryption, Digital Security, Security, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-07-15
Iomega eGo Camo portable hard drive (250GB, camo): The $149 250GB Iomega eGo Camo external hard drive is built extra tough to withstand the rigors of transportation and daily use. The ruggedized styling, low cost, and average transfer speeds make this an ideal choice for someone that tends to plays rough with their electronics. Once Iomega adds an...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Iomega eGo, Iomega Corp., Iomega eGo Camo, hard drive; Product reviews 2008-07-11
Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive: The $180 320GB Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (HDDR320E03X) is the second drive from Toshiba we've reviewed bearing the Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive name. The design has been updated in this new version, but unfortunately, the performance remains just as uninspiring as the original's....; Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Backups, Operating systems, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive, Toshiba USB, external hard drive, hard drive; Product reviews 2008-07-07