Another article about the RFID passport “idea.” Schneier is right on – it’s a BAD idea.
Category: tech
RFID tags in US Passports
There’s absolutely NO reason to implant an RFID chip in your passport – the claims of “oh it helps security, we can tell it was issued by the government” isn’t even on thin ice, it’s just plain crap. Imbed a chip, okay – but don’t make it readable by an antenna from a distance!!
Inside the District’s Red Lights
Part 1 of a 5 part series (be sure to read all 5 parts) focuses on radar cameras. The whole thing (the cameras, not the story) just stinks IMHO. But, alas, it’ll only be a matter of time before there’s a camera on every traffic light, taking your picture…
Stop, in the Name of ‘Bots
An interesting view on the bots used to search for copyright violators & child pornography on the web – and then automatically issue subpoenas. But when you read further and see how badly it is being done… well, it’s just insulting.
Microsoft warns of 22 new security flaws
Just another example of why you should use non-Microsoft products where ever you can. And since IE is the biggest culprit of these security flaws, why not give Firefox a try?