Hackers Clone E-Passports

Two RFID researchers created a video showing how an RFID reader attached to an improvised explosive device could theoretically identify a U.S. citizen walking past the reader and set off a bomb. They haven't yet tested the theory on a real U.S. passport since the documents have yet to be distributed. They still here show an attack using a prototype passport with RFID chip placed in the pocket of the victim. As the chip passes the reader, the reader detonates an explosive device placed in the trash can.

RFID on Mythbusters

Adam Savage talks why they didn't do an episode about RFID (In)Security on Mythbusters TV show.

(In)Security of RFID Credit Cards

Hacker explains how easy is it to read data from RFID chips which are integrated in newer credit cards. And he talks about risks of having unencrypted data (owner's name, credit card number, expiration date, etc.) on these chips. He uses $10 RFID reader from eBay.

Human implants

Every day people are replacing keys with RFID implants. You can do a lot things easier with RFID, than with keys. Did you ever misplace car keys? With RFID you just need to be in a range of car's RFID module and car's unlocked.

However, security experts have warned against using tags in that manners because it is really easy to read data from it with almost every RFID reader.

Someone can approach you and scan your tag without your knowledge. Then copy content your card's content to writable tag. And he could drive your car, get in your house or/and even in your workplace.

What is RFID

RFID is the use of an object (RFID tag) applied to or incorporated into a product, animal, or a person for the purpose of identification and tracking using radio waves.

About RFID

Passive RFID tags (most common): no battery, require an external power source

Active RFID tags: contain a battery, can transmit signals autonomously and can transmit over longer distances

RFID tags are used for: - passports - race timing - transportation payments - product tracking - transportation and logistics - animal identification - inventory systems - human implants - libraries

Potential risks
RFID for authenticating people is very risky due to the way you can read RFID tag. It is possible to read content of RFID tag just by passing by the person who has it implanted.