RFID card access systems are used by most companies to let people into their buildings. But over the last few years, researchers have shown how these systems can be easily bypassed. Francis Brown, a ...

The ID badge has become a nearly universal emblem of corporate life. At companies large and small, new employees are issued a radio frequency identification (RFID) card that provides visual ...

In an increasingly digital world, protecting personal information has become paramount. With the rise of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) technologies, the ...

Authenticating and authorizing the personnel who operate, update and maintain manufacturing systems in industrial automation applications is typically accomplished using magnetic stripe cards, smart ...

In today’s digital age, the safety of our personal information has become paramount. With the rise of contactless payments and RFID technology, protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access is a ...

A U.K. firm has developed an on/off “switch” for RFID cards that could protect cardholders from being hacked. The cardholder activates the RFID transmission by squeezing the card between his thumb and ...

A device called BEKey which is the size of a quarter and can be installed in 60 seconds on a proximity card reader could potentially be used to break physical access controls in 80 percent of ...

ARLINGTON, Va.--Future government-issued travel documents may feature embedded computer chips that can be read at a distance of up to 30 feet, a top Homeland Security official said Tuesday, creating ...