RFID credit card hacked

[Mugu]

By Audley Jarvis

Following on from last week’s story about how the MIFARE Classic’s RFID chip, as used in London Transport’s Oyster card, had been compromised, BoingBoing has gone a step further. It gave a video demonstration of a hacker demonstrating how easy it is to extract details from a RFID-equipped credit card.

In the video, the hacker Pablos Holman boasts that he is able to “decrypt the data” using an “eight dollar reader from eBay”. One quick swipe of the reporter’s American Express card later and he appears to have done just that, with the cardholder’s name and expiry date both visible.

“You’ll get that from most cards,” explains Holman, before adding “now we can go online and start shopping”.

Holman then offers his explanation as to why the use of RFID technology is spreading despite its obvious security flaws. “The credit card industry understands that creating a secure system isn’t really the priority; creating a system that feels secure to the user is. In reality it’s easier for me to get numbers now than it was before.”


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[enlightenment]

1. My Oyster Card can be Hacked??

Well, that bites.

I love my Oyster card.

[Mugu]

2. Now you need to buy an RF proof billfold. n/t

[theredpen]

3. That actually wouldn't be difficult to make

Each of the RFID frequency band has it's "kryptonite" that totally blocks the signals.

[enlightenment]

4. Found a little website that shows how to make your very own

duct tape and aluminium foil wallet! Too cute - brings "tin foil hat" to new heights!

http://www.rpi-polymath.com/ducttape/RFIDWallet.php