[LINK] RFI: PayWave/PayPass Contactless Chip Cards

[Rick Welykochy]

David Boxall wrote:

> On 12/04/2012 3:43 PM, jim birch wrote:
>> There's also the Faraday cage wallet, diy or buy eg
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=rfid%20blocking%20wallet&tag=rugged-computers-20&index=apparel&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
>> ...
> Or a stainless steel wallet:
> <http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Stainless-Steel-Rfid-Blocking-Wallet-Protect-Your-Identity-And-Credit-Cards-p130136.htm>.
> Wouldn't woven metal be rough on the pocket?

Wouldn't it make more sense to return the risk of RFID card compromise
to the provider of the card?

Does it take a class action suit against a bank to raise their awareness
that what they have provided their customers is insecure?


cheers
rickw


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