[aprssig] RFID

[Greg D.]

Uh, this is scary.  What's to prevent someone from reading your RFID tag and cloning your car keys?  If not the car, what do they unlock?

Even if they can't get access to much with just the ID, is it really such a good idea to be always broadcasting who and where you are?  If you're good for a little science almost-not-so-fiction, read Cory Doctorow's book "Little Brother" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Brother_(Cory_Doctorow_novel) - the book itself is a free download from the link in the article.  Not to sound paranoid, but at least I can turn off my ARPS beacon when I want to.

Greg  KO6TH


> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 07:25:35 -0400
> From: wes at ai4px.com
> To: aprssig at tapr.org
> Subject: [aprssig] RFID
> 
> Yesterday upon Bob's request I found that the keys to my Honda have
> 125khz RFID in them. and the sparkfun reader will read them and
> theyare compatible with the RFID aprs system. this is great news since
> I always have and RFID tag in my pocket!
> 
> How many cars use these RFID chips?
> Wes
> 
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