Technology
Schneier on Security: RFID Passports
Posted in Politics, Technology on October 22nd, 2004 by Keithius – Be the first to commentSchneier on Security: RFID Passports
Another article about the RFID passport “idea.” Schneier is right on – it’s a BAD idea.
-Keithius
RFID tags in US Passports
Posted in Politics, Technology on October 22nd, 2004 by Keithius – 1 CommentWired News: American Passports to Get Chipped
This is such government BULLSHIT. 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!!
The ideal solution here is to NOT use RFID tags, and insdead require that the passport be “swiped” in the same way credit/debit cards are. That way, at least, you know when someone has just read all of your PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION – INCLUDING YOUR HOME ADDRESS.
Crap crap crap.
-Keithius
Inside the District’s Red Lights
Posted in Politics, Technology on October 14th, 2004 by Keithius – Be the first to commentInside 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…
Did I mention Big Brother in my last post? I think I did. But I think I’d better mention him again.
Big Brother is Watching You… and he’s taking pictures, too.
-Keithius
