Saturday, July 10, 2010

Wrap your credit cards in tin foil...

Technology is great, but it can at times have unintended consequences, there has been a growing concern when it comes to radio-frequency-identification (RFID) technology and security. The new ePassports and millions of credit cards use this technology, rather than having to swipe your card? You tap it and voila, your purchase is complete.

There are things you can buy to protect your credit card or your passport, like a rfid blocking wallet or RFID sleeves or even use tin foil (if you want to get some real looks at the store when you unpeel your credit card).

While card issuers say sleeves aren't necessary and claim the newer RFID cards no longer have the cardholder's name and say it would be more difficult for a thief to use the card number without a name or security code, it's still something you should be aware of. Especially since there is no "off" button and some credit card companies don't give you an option as to an RFID free card...

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