[aprssig] RFID
Greg D.
ko6th_greg at hotmail.com
Sun May 16 00:47:01 EDT 2010
Hi Bob,
Ok, that makes more sense. But it still means that you're carrying around a piece of unique identification that can be read remotely, and without your knowledge or permission.
Greg KO6TH
> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 22:20:42 -0400
> To: aprssig at tapr.org
> From: w9rxr_ at rlburns.net
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] RFID
>
> At 02:53 PM 5/15/2010, Greg D. wrote:
> >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?
>
> Guys, are we talking about the security "chip" that's built into the key?
>
> If so, all that does is disable the car's alarm system or
> immobilizer. The chip by itself does not start the car, does not turn
> the ignition switch to the Start or Run position, and does not
> disengage the steering and transmission interlock. Even with the
> car's electronic security disabled, you still need a physical key
> that is cut for the car's ignition lock cylinder.
>
> Bob...
>
>
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