US to Outsource RFID Passports
In what was a colossally stupid decision, the US put RFID chips in passports. Oh wait, this article is about the outsourcing! Right.
In what was another colossally stupid decision, the US is now outsourcing the production of RFID passports.
.... [Click here to read the rest of this post]Tags: Passports, RFIDMaine Given Ultimatum on REAL ID by DHS
Many states have defied REAL ID for privacy (but mostly money) reasons. Now it looks like things are coming to a head with the DHS warning Maine that if they don't implement REAL ID, their identification may no longer be accepted at airports.
.... [Click here to read the rest of this post]Tags: Big Brother, RFID, Security TheaterNXP RFID Encryption Hacked
A university has hacked the encryption of an RFID chip maker who's contactless smartcard applications include fare collection, loyalty cards, and access control cards.
.... [Click here to read the rest of this post]Tags: RFIDBogus Lifelock Sites Litter the Web
Lifelock is that company run by the dude who boasts, "Here's my Social Security Number! I can't be hurt by ID Theft Man, I'm In-VINCIBLE!!!!" or some such nonsense.
First of all, he was robbed by some guy in texas which proves the point I've been trying to make all along: Lifelock doesn't PREVENT ID .... [Click here to read the rest of this post]
Tags: Consequences, Identity Theft, If You Only Knew, Lifelock, Scams - Ripoffs - Dirty TricksTJX Settles with FTC Over Biggest Data Breach In History
TJX has settled under charges that they had insufficient computer security protecting their systems, but the only thing TJX must do under the settlement is upgrade their security. Woo.
And this:
"By now, the message should be clear: companies that collect sensitive consumer information have a responsibility to keep it secure," said FTC Chairman .... [Click here to read the rest of this post]
Confessions of a Debt Settlement Company Worker
If you weren't already suspicious of such services, you should be. Companies like this that prety on the weak and defenseless while simultaneously pretending to offer a helping hand are the worst kind of scum.
.... [Click here to read the rest of this post]Tags: Customer Abuse, Debt, Scams - Ripoffs - Dirty TricksUsing Gmail to Track Companies That Leak Your Data
Even though I've shown that bigger companies don't leak data (or didn't used to anyway), that doesn't stop smaller sites/companies. An easier way to see if someone is sharing your e-mail address when you don't want to is to use variations of your own e-mail address for each site. Google's .... [Click here to read the rest of this post]
Tags: Gmail, Hotmail, Internet, Spam, Tips and TricksData Breaches More Common Than You Think
There have been almost 40 data breaches in Maryland since January which have been reported only due to a new breach notification law in Maryland.
I'm betting the story would be similar for other states if they had similar laws.
.... [Click here to read the rest of this post]Tags: Breaches, MarylandDarken Your Windows to Reduce Eye Strain
I don't know about the accuracy of the claim that a screen with darker colors and more black will reduce eyestrain, but I'm going to try it out. Besides, it looks really cool 🙂
.... [Click here to read the rest of this post]Tags: Blackle, ComputersMy Verizon FiOS Install
As I said before, the only way to get a good deal with your telco is to switch services every now and then or at least threaten to. After checking what Comcast would give me to stay, it was clear that Verizon FiOS would be the better deal and I tried to set a date. Here is my .... [Click here to read the rest of this post]
Tags: FiOS, Installation, Internet Service, Verizon