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Hackers Clone Elvis' Passport

Posted by samzenpus on from the don't-mess-with-the-king dept.

Barence writes "Hackers have released source code that allows the 'backup' of RFID-protected passports, although the tool can potentially be used to create fake or cloned documents. The Hacker's Choice, a non-commercial group of computer security experts, has released a video showing a cloned passport being approved by a security scanner at a Dutch airport. When the reader scans the passport, it is revealed to belong to one Elvis Aaron Presley, complete with picture. Reports of the hackers serenading security staff with 'Are You Clonesome Tonight' are unconfirmed."

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  1. Re:Obligatory by Gandalf_Greyhame · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I think you have things a bit messed up there, AC.

    Hundreds of billions of dollars to dodgy bankers - Financial news
    Suicide bombers returning to Baghdad - War correspondence
    Vice-Presidents going toe-to-toe - Political news

    Whereas the RFID protected passports being essentially cracked is technology news.

    One of these types of news belongs inherently on "Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters" the other 3, whilst they may have a place, are not obvious inclusions

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  2. Re:I for one by BlueStrat · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    In Soviet Russia, Elvis passports clone YOU!

    Sorry, it was just too tempting.

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