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RFID chips may cause cancer

RFID chips may cause cancer

RFID chips, which are currently being implanted in humans in some US states, have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals, according to reports in Associated Press.
Iain Thomson Sep 13 2007 10:55AM Oddware
US state bans forced RFID tagging of humans

US state bans forced RFID tagging of humans

The California state Senate has approved legislation to bar employers from forcing workers to have RFID chips implanted under their skin.
Staff Writers Sep 5 2007 3:01PM Hardware
European Union expecting RFID bonanza

European Union expecting RFID bonanza

Market to reach US$182m by 2013, but data management issues remain.
Staff Writers May 30 2007 12:15PM Networking
Exam papers get RFID tags

Exam papers get RFID tags

Technology will now be used to stop students cheating on exam papers.
Iain Thomson May 16 2007 2:53PM Hardware
RFID system claims to prevent DVD theft

RFID system claims to prevent DVD theft

Locked discs will be unplayable until activated at the point of sale.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 12:26PM Security
Microsoft touts marriage of BizTalk and RFID

Microsoft touts marriage of BizTalk and RFID

Redmond teams up with Alien Technology.
Clement James May 3 2007 2:36PM Software
RFID maker gags security researcher

RFID maker gags security researcher

Patent claim used to prevent RFID hacking demonstration.
Tom Sanders Mar 1 2007 8:15AM Security
RFID adoption held up by vicious circle

RFID adoption held up by vicious circle

Demand will only increase when prices fall.
Robert Jaques Dec 15 2006 9:55AM Hardware
Homeland Security committee has doubts about RFID

Homeland Security committee has doubts about RFID

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for tracking humans took a hit in a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Emerging Applications and Integrity Advisory Committee.
Frank Washkuch Nov 2 2006 5:24PM Security
RFID baggage tracking cleared for take-off

RFID baggage tracking cleared for take-off

Dinner in London, breakfast in New York, luggage in the Congo.
Robert Jaques Oct 10 2006 9:53AM Hardware
RFID passports raise security fears

RFID passports raise security fears

Information stored on RFID is at risk from skimmers, says security firm.
Clement James Sep 8 2006 10:13AM Security
The Month: Researchers raise concern over RFID security

The Month: Researchers raise concern over RFID security

Researchers have raised concerns over Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) security and privacy, just as US passports containing the tags are issued.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Half a billion RFID tags shipped in 2005

Half a billion RFID tags shipped in 2005

Analysts predict rosy future worldwide.
Robert Jaques Aug 31 2006 11:55AM Hardware
Don't get cocky about RFID

Don't get cocky about RFID

Are RFID keycards the next big thing? Only if they can see off power attacks, warns Ken Munro
Ken Munro Jul 12 2006 2:13PM Security
EC consults on RFID tags

EC consults on RFID tags

European Commission starts public consultation on RFID privacy and frequency
allocation.
Madeline Bennett Jul 11 2006 2:10PM Hardware
Tesco takes stock after RFID trials hit problems

Tesco takes stock after RFID trials hit problems

Limitations with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology have delayed a nationwide rollout at supermarket giant Tesco by several years.
Dave Friedlos Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Hardware
Experts: RFID threat overblown

Experts: RFID threat overblown

The threat of viruses in radio frequency identification chips has been vastly overstated in media reports, security experts said Thursday.
Frank Washkuch Mar 16 2006 10:07PM Security
Viruses threaten RFID tags

Viruses threaten RFID tags

Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are susceptible to computer viruses and can be used to corrupt RFID databases, according to new research.
René Millman Mar 15 2006 2:31PM Security
NCR turns to consulting to push RFID

NCR turns to consulting to push RFID

NCR has turned towards a consultancy pitch in order to boost the sale of RFID-based infrastructure in Australia.
Tim Lohman Mar 7 2006 1:30PM Hardware
From RSA 2006: Use caution with RFID tags

From RSA 2006: Use caution with RFID tags

The opportunities afforded by the use of RFID tags are multiplying quickly, but experts are still advising organizations to be mindful of the security and legal implications surrounding this relatively new technology.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 17 2006 7:16PM Security

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