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How secure do you think RFID is? Do you agree with the Consumer Organizations or manufacturers? Give reasons to support your answers.
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
How secure do you think RFID is? Do you agree with the Consumer Organizations or manufacturers? Give reasons to support your answers.
28 Comments:
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology to store and retrieve data, whether this technology when it was created had no security but there are many applications that is set to security. This technology is very useful for businesses especially those associated with the area of distribution and logistics as it allows for a greater control over product distribution process and reduces errors in product information.
Due to the
enormous potential of RFID tags, which can include a lot of quantity, almost
endless, related data accompanying the product, along with a number of features
like durability tags and ease of use, this technology has been introduced into
the enterprise market with growing presence.
I think it has its advantages and disadvantages but I tend to not support it because anonymity would be lost in our information and what I read when implatado on a passport that can be given to counterfeiting as a hidden reader can read information on the chip used for nefarious purposes then, such as identity theft.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) uses a tiny computer chip that can stick a label on a product, sewn into a garment or join a document. For merchants, RFID, can help locate items in a store and identify replenished. For consumers, the RFID can provide detailed product information and eliminate the need to wait in line to pay for their purchases because the purchase amount is automatically deducted from your credit card.
But RFID systems don’t use encryption and intercept information is trivial. An attacker can theoretically capture card data, a new clone, and be able to access a physical facility.
Advantage
Inventory accuracy in retail sales
Loss Prevention
Logistic benefits
Applications with direct customer contact
RFID means Radio-Frequency IDentification. The acronym refers to small electronic devices that consist of a small chip and an antenna.
The RFID device serves the same purpose as a bar code or a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card or ATM card.
I think it's sure as it provides a unique identifier for magnetic strip, but today there are many ways that could exist many security problems even in the RFID.
RFID enables identification using radio frequency,we can find objects and even people.
however its use may be contrary to the privacy of individuals,
because the RFID technology can be used in the clothes we buy and the information of our preferences can be known by companies. And if malicious persons access to this information, they can use it for different crimes.
Furthermore this technology can help locate missing persons, who have installed on their bodies the device using a powerful antenna.
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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology is used to identify an item, follow its path of movement and calculate distances thanks to a special tag that emits radio waves, which accompanies or is incorporated into the object. The RFID technology allows reading tags even when they are not in direct line of sight and can also penetrate thin layers of materials (paint, snow, etc.).
It is a system for storing and remotely retrieving data using tags, cards, transponders or devices called RFID tags. The fundamental purpose of RFID technology is transmitting the identity of an object (similar to a unique serial number) using radio waves. At present, the most widespread technology for object identification is to barcodes. However, they have some disadvantages, including limited amount of data to be stored and the impossibility of being reprogrammed.
The RFID technology is not so secure, because it is a system to store and retrieve data remotely, whose function is to transmit the identity of an object at a distance that would allow cloning credit cards, credentials, etc that allow plagiarism and identity fraud.
Well my comment to RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) if I could say that they are safe, but like all technologies have its weak point and the hack could but I do not agree that someone will put this detector.
I think the RFID technology is not safe for consumers, because if we acquire a product containing labels with this type of technology, providers will be able to read the information over long distances and would be attacking our privacy.
RFID has advantages that facilitate the automation of processes in a company, for example, in a hypermarket would be useful to know exactly the identification and location of items immediately, you can even integrate with mobile technology to help more.
I think the security of RFID technology depends on how it is used
for example in the clothing stores, which already heavily use as an anti-shoplifting . If a product with an active RFID tag passes the exit-scanners, not only does it set off an alarm, it also tells security personnel exactly what product to look for in the shopper's cart.
A principal RFID security concern, pose a risk to both personal location privacy and corporate security.
This is mostly as result of the fact that RFID tags can be read, and legitimate transactions with readers can be eavesdropped.
Since the owner of an item will not necessarily be aware of the presence of an RFID tag and the tag can be read at a distance without the knowledge of the individual, it becomes possible to gather sensitive data about an individual without consent.
I think there are several methods of identification, but the most common is to store a serial number that identifies a person or object, and perhaps other information, on a microchip that is attached to an antenna. The reader converts the radio waves reflected back from the RFID tag into digital information that can be transmitted to computers that can make use of it.
Many organizations are starting to use radio frequency identification technology to track assets more effectively to help companies improve business processes, internal auditors need to become familiar with this technology.
Internal auditors should work with IT departments or the company's chief security officer, chief information officer, or chief information security officer. This will help auditors learn more about the latest technology solutions aimed at addressing consumer privacy concerns.
It is increasingly common to see ID cards contactless reading system, such systems are called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).
These devices are gradually replacing labels barcode and magnetic cards in all applications.
In Ecuador there is a company located in the city of Cuenca is dedicated to providing hardware and software solutions based on the use of RFID technology.
I believe that RFID will be used very often in the future to avoid manually will identify
today's RFID technology is to use silicon chips that could transfer data stored to the reader without physical contact, equivalently infrared readers used to reading barcodes improving safety when controlling persons or objects such as clothing stores or household items
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) while this technology offers great opportunities and facilities, can also pose serious risks, since they can get to report the location, identity, and history of an individual. In the personal main attack suffered by the privacy of the user is the attempt of reading of the personal and private information stored in an RFID device under its possession.
I think this technology is very safe, because it allows an automated control over any element, RFID has several applications, among which include:
- Tracking of goods
- Tracking animals
- Tracking of people
- Control of access to places
- Payments
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify people or objects. There are several methods of identification, the most common is to store a serial number that identifies a person or object, and perhaps other information, on a microchip that is attached to an antenna (the chip and the antenna together are called RFID tag).
One of the great advantages of this technology is the ability to establish a stable and effective combination between RFID and Internet systems. RFID tags let you know when a product has been stolen, and offers the possibility to know where it is located. If the RFID system is combined with other technologies such as tracking systems, video cameras and other surveillance related elements, it becomes a more useful tool for preventing shoplifting sale.
The main drawback of RFID is the price, but because of its great advantages offset the initial price in the long run for their effectiveness; There is another drawback with these devices is that sometimes reading data is faulty when inserted in liquid materials and / or metals.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), this technology offers great strides globally, the man always tries to find solutions and improvements to all things; especially things that normally have no control, we can see that clearly this serious tool much control, in some cases be beneficial, a great example would track a person's safety, take control of criminals, no clutch by Furthermore this would affect much of the privacy of individuals and truly that would be the main problem.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), this is the latest addition to our informatic means both that will revolutionize the entire world with its implementation, on the other hand clearly can see benefits and cons that can have this technology.
First should be analyzed well that percentage will have more weight if good or bad that this could bring, provided of course that health and human welfare must highlight any desicion you take with this new tool.
It would not be so sure because using this chip RFID in passports could be given to counterfeit, as this is a hidden reader that can read information contained in a chip and then used for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft
With respect to privacy advocates suggest traders, deactivate RFID transmitters customers as soon leave a place like a commercial. They also recommend that the documents containing RFID, such as passports, are kept in a compartment made of a material that does not allow a hidden RFID reader has access to information in the chip.
It would not be so sure because using this chip RFID in passports could be given to counterfeit, as this is a hidden reader that can read information contained in a chip and then used for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft
With respect to privacy advocates suggest traders, deactivate RFID transmitters customers as soon leave a place like a commercial. They also recommend that the documents containing RFID, such as passports, are kept in a compartment made of a material that does not allow a hidden RFID reader has access to information in the chip.
This technology is seen to be safe and allows to control any element, RFID applications include:
- Tracking of people
- Tracking animals
- Tracking of goods
- Control of access to places
- Payments
Some disadvantages such as the small amount of data that can be stored and the impossibility of being reprogrammed.
The good thing about RFID
Has Better asset utilization, provider identification and location of items in the chain of immediate, automatic and accurate delivery anywhere in the world.
Allows faster and more accurate readings
We will help improve cash flow and the potential reduction of overheads.
Ability to inform the staff when to replenish the shelves or when an item is placed in the wrong place will also be
Integrating multi-video technologies, tracking systems, etc. with RFID readers on shelves help prevent shoplifting.
Fight against counterfeiting
The trouble with RFID
The buyer of an item has no reason to know of the presence of the label or be able to remove it.
The tag can be read at a distance without the knowledge of the individual.
If a tagged item is paid by credit card or in conjunction with the use of a loyalty card, then it would be possible to link the unique ID of that item to the identity of the buyer.
The EPCglobal tag system creates or is intended to create, globally unique serial numbers for all products, but this creates problems of privacy and is totally unnecessary in most applications.
The RFID device uses radio frequency signals to transmit data, it is for that reason may be violated by people who know the subject and wish to seize this information.
The considerations on the part of consumers are informed in obtaining genetic information. In order to make new discoveries in the field of medicine
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