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Smart Cards Vulnerable to Photo-Flash Attacks?
belphegor writes "Researchers at the University of Cambridge have
found a way to use a camera flash and microscope to extract data from smart cards. " Notable because its apparently relatively
simple to do and really throws a monkey wrench into a variety of businesses
that use smart cards to store important data.
HI NATE
Not to mention the fact that they invade privacy. In the Constitution, in Article 4, where Congress is given the power and duty to take a decannual census, it is specifically stated that, "Beyond such Actions and Surveys as are required in the Construction of said Census, any and all Inquiries by Congress into the Private Matters of the Lives of Citizens is Therefore Banned." Pretty strong language.
But I guess that's what our forefathers fought for back in '76. I sure would hate to try to explain this to them.
Karma: Good (despite my invention of the Karma: sig)
well, not exactly. does any1 know how many cc #s have been filched doo to M$ IIS security "enhancemeNTs"? know? does any1 know why ecommerce is practically dead in the wwwater? IEaaaggghhh.ofInvasion
Don't you mean this is the Word of the "SysGods"?
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It's not prostitution if your karma is 50.
No, then you're just a cheap slut.
See subject for details! Keep 'em wasting their fucking mod points....
We don't live in a perfect world. So why would everyone want everything accessible in one place?
::evil grin:: /yeah baby shag a-dealous
I see the future where the rich people create all these smart card gadgets to eventually be beating and out smarted by criminals, bums, and hackers.
Don't lose hope bums and hackers, soon one day we will come to power. The world will be ours again.
Til then I can't wait for my cool ibutton ring that will show my change in mood, unlock all my doors, and bring back the roman days when they had the wax and ring as a symbol of wealth.
As I look into my crystal ball, I see the future with everyone wearing a ring that has all personal records. The ring will also unlock every door I own (car, house...etc). People will want convience and it will have its price.
Here's to the future - www.ibutton.com/ibuttons/images/javaring.jpg