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Hacking Mifare Transport Cards - Schneier on Security
Hacking Mifare Transport Cards
London's Oyster card has been cracked , and the final details will become public in October. NXP Semiconductors, the Philips spin-off that makes the system, lost a court battle to prevent the researchers from publishing. People might be able to use this information to ride for free, but the sky won't be falling. And the publication of this serious vulnerability...
Date: 2017-03-08 08:08:46
Related topics : hack chip mifare classic rfid / mifare classic rfid chip / mifare classic rfid cards / radio frequency identification card reader / rfid mifare classic hack
RFID Passport Security - Schneier on Security
RFID Passport Security
According to a Wired article, the State Department is reconsidering a security measure to protect privacy that it previously rejected.
The solution would require an RFID reader to provide a key or password before it could read data embedded on an RFID passport's chip. It would also encrypt data as it's transmitted from the chip to a reader so that no one could read the data if they intercepted it in transit.
The devil is in the details, but this is a great idea. It means that only readers that know a secret data string can query the RFID chip inside...
Date: 2016-09-03 05:43:12
Related topics : rfid security and privacy concerns / rfid chip and national security / rfid chip security issues / rfid chip security / rfid reader security
An RFID-Blocking Wallet - Schneier on Security
Doug o January 4, 2006 11:42 AM
@Bryan W
I was going to suggest just making an insert out of aluminum foil to keep with the bills, but I guess this company beat me to it. The advantage here is that it's compatable with your current, attractive wallet.
@D
"that your phone is never truely off unless you have removed the battery and discharged this capacitor,"
Yes, when "off" there is still some...
Date: 2016-09-03 05:39:22
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RFID Car Keys - Schneier on Security
RFID car keys (subscription required) are becoming more popular. Since these devices broadcast a unique serial number, it's only a matter of time before a significant percentage of the population can be tracked with them.
Lexus has made what it calls the "SmartAccess" keyless-entry system standard on its new IS sedans, designed to compete with German cars like the BMW 3 series or the Audi A4, as well as rivals such as the Infiniti G35 or the U.S.-made Cadillac...
Date: 2016-09-03 05:40:53
Related topics : car security using rfid / rfid security system for cars / rfid car security / rfid key fob system / rfid key fob protection
RFID Zapper - Schneier on Security
An obvious application would be to disable the RFID...
Date: 2017-03-08 08:25:53
Related topics : rfid security applications / rfid chip security / applications of rfid / rfid applications
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