Major Backdoor in Millions of RFID Cards Allows Instant Cloning

Backdoor in millions of contactless cards made by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics allows instantaneous cloning of RFID smart cards used to open office doors and hotel rooms around the world.
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How to avoid non-in-person "handshakes" and spoofing due to compromised URL data on NFC card

I am designing a system that allows users to purchase my NFC cards and sign up for an account on my online SaaS website.
The System
For the sake of explanation, assume the website is hosted at domain test.com.
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The Tech Needed to Survive This Decade’s ‘Seismic’ APAC B2B Trends

From generative AI and virtual prototyping to the Internet of Things, blockchain and data analytics, Merkle has predicted that four shifts in the business-to-business market will shape tech buying appetites. Continue reading The Tech Needed to Survive This Decade’s ‘Seismic’ APAC B2B Trends

Tamper-proof glueprints distinguish real from fake at over 99% accuracy

ID verification tags aren’t much use if someone can just peel them off and stick them to a fake product. MIT scientists have now designed ID tags that use the glue itself as a kind of fingerprint, and will scramble the barcode if someone peels it off.C… Continue reading Tamper-proof glueprints distinguish real from fake at over 99% accuracy

ZeroMouse blocks home access to carcass-carrying kitties

RFID cat flaps are great for keeping unwelcome animals from wandering into your house, but they don’t stop your cat from bringing dead animals into said dwelling. The ZeroMouse was designed to address that shortcoming, by blocking access to cats that a… Continue reading ZeroMouse blocks home access to carcass-carrying kitties

Millisign tech guides autonomous drones via battery-less ground tags

When it comes to precisely locating landing pads or other landmarks, autonomous drones rely largely on visual cues. So, what happens if it’s dark, rainy or foggy, and there’s no ground-based power for lights? Well, that’s where the Millisign system is … Continue reading Millisign tech guides autonomous drones via battery-less ground tags