Jonathan Westhues, RFID hacker extraordinaire, demonstrates cloning of RFID tags used for building access at the California state Capitol.
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Cloning RFID Tags in Sacramento
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Jonathan Westhues, RFID hacker extraordinaire, demonstrates cloning of RFID tags used for building access at the California state Capitol.
25 Comments
using a broadcasting radio frequency doesn’t exactly seem secure.
@MaleAdaptor RFID might be a security concern, but its no different in that regard than most other information technology advances. When the information is both sensitive and mishandled. Both the telegraph and the internet required a learning curve in terms of security. The fact that so many people are concerned while the technology is still in its infancy tells me we will learn what info is too sensitive and how it best should be handled before major mistakes are made.
You’re an idiot. Security is the fault of everyone. If people called for better security, developers would be required to increase their security measures. Random insults about the US government only show blind ignorance on your part. You want a security threat? How about pervasive surveillance cameras in the UK that capture one crime for every 1000 cameras? Talk about piss-poor security…
The biggest security threat in the world is the US government.
rfid is just bizarre … all you need is a cheap $50 rfid reader/writer and a blank programmable rfid chip and getting your hands on the original rfid chip for a few seconds and you can do this…
and if there is an encryption, its still a piece of cake for experienced ppl….
Im not scary, im just telling the opportunities it creates for terrorist… And you CAN READ NATIONALITY without authentication of e-passport… If you know the birthdate, docnmr and expr date you can read the full e-passport incl jpg-2000 img… The key is written PLAINTEXT on the passport itself. Tell me what a Faraday Cage is Mr. Expert…
are you sure that you know about how RFID works ?? Im saying that because I’m a developer and I already made almost 10 products RFID embebed . So instead you keep scary like a little girl, try to understand first…
First of all, could you plaese explain HOW is it possible to READ Obamas passaport ??? Do you know what FARADAY CAGE’s means in electronics ?? If you dont know, please shut up.. little girl…
You are stupid and ignorant… RFID is a MUCH (!!!) better technology for terrorists than WIFI, GPS, etc… Terrorist try to target specific ppl, and with RFID passports thats possible. Your identity and NATIONALITY are easy to read. For example: the bomb only detonates when there are only Americans in the field, or more then 10 americans.. Or when Obama comes close to the bomb… Can you imagine the power of RFID for terrorist now?
They already put RFDI chips on BankCARDS!!
It was a deliberate choice not to secure them.
So they can propose a better option later: the implanted chip.
yea i think the eye scaners is the next best thing
ZEITGEIST?
Anyway, I’m not saying terrorist would prefer this over some other technology because actually my point is that the RFID chip is a better mouse trap for targeting specific individuals.. so forget about terrorists doing random mischief, RFID will be used for assassinations..
Theres millions of Wifi Routers, Cell phone Towers, etc… imagine terrorist using a cell phone wrapped to a bomb activing by GSM towers… imagine terrorists using one GPS WIFI phone like Nokia N95 wrapped to a bomb activating over Wifi and using the GPS to ensure the right position… Why terrorist should be pay atention in RFID ? c’mom ….You are watching ZEITGEIST too much….
lol you are funny man…..
Hundreds of RFID tags are already installed in DC drivers licenses and many more in other applications.. As you know these are passive transponders, no need of an internal battery.. They remain inactive for an indefinite time until a reader transmits electromagnetic energy within the reader transmission zone..
Imagine this scenario, terrorists integrate a RFID onto an improvised explosives device placed somewhere the target is likely to pass by and specific ID triggers the assassination..
Its a design problem, if the metal case could be designed like a “Victorinox Swiss Army Knive” you just release the card ( from the case ) whem you need.
So release, use, put back inside the metal cover… simple… The thief could use any kind of electronic sniffer, he never will get the DATA by air….
Neither can the readers….so if you can’t read them, then what purpose do they serve?
its easy to solve the problem…
just put the card in a small metal case, the interrogator can’t read through the metal.
If you don’t want to lose the game, don’t play the game. Just don’t use this technology.
yeesss gogogo go hackers go hackers go hackers of the world unite lets fuck them off
People give your lives to God. Read God’s word, which is ofcourse the Bible. Turn away from the sin. People don’t believe in God because they don’t want to believe in Hell. Not believing in something will not change reality. Stop running to the Devil trying to escape Hell. RUN TO GOD! Then people say, well God is cruel because He puts people in Hell. People choose their own path, and God tries to stop people from choosing Hell. God always works through people. GIVE YOUR LIVES TO GOD PLEASE! Ok?
What are people comming to? What are you people androids? Give your lives to God; Who’s Son is Jesus Christ. You’ll never find hapiness in thgis world, and yes, you will die one day. It is probably sooner than you think too. People are afraid of Hell so they choose not to believe it; so they turn themselves to the Devil and enjoy the sins in life.
mark of the beast is closer than ever
my profile working?
Joe your point is ON THE MARK. It’s NOT the technology it’s the ‘implementation’.
These Gov’t facilities need to update their access control systems. A good start would be to use Randomized-Hash based security on the cards they carry and then get readers that support Silent Tree Walking.
I like to suggest 2 factor authentication too. Those new german car keys have the key + the RFID tag inside. (let’s not forget that someone could video my key remotely and with enough detail copy it).