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NewScientistTech: Hackers clone radio-chip passports
August 7, 2006
Passports and other ID cards incorporating radio chips can be remotely spied on, jammed and even copied, computer experts revealed at a major conference that ended on Sunday.
UK Biometric Passport System Hacked
August 7, 2006
Today we hear that the recently implemented UK Biometric Passport system has in fact been hacked.
Hackers Clone E-Passports
August 3, 2006
A German security firm has shown that it can successfully clone RFID chips contained in US passports.
High-tech cloning
July 27, 2006
At a conference in New York City, two presenters demonstrated the electronic equivalent of making a copy of an implanted RFID or radio frequency ID chip
Radio Frequency Identification: Privacy's Last Gasp
July 23, 2006
... implications for RFID use lie in security issues. IBM currently holds the patent for building RFID peephole in walls and ceilings of public places where they will be able to peek into your purse, pocket, and wallet.
e-Passports: Ready or not here they come
July 13, 2006
The State Department expresses confidence in "e-Passports" while technologists fret about their security risks.
U.S. Visit RFID needs better security controls
July 10, 2006
A report by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general claims that the RFID-enabled immigration documents issued to some visitors need better security controls.
The RFID Hacking Underground
May 1, 2006
They can steal your smartcard, lift your passport, jack your car, even clone the chip in your arm. And you won't feel a thing. 5 tales from the RFID-hacking underground.
