Surreptitiously reading (“skimming”) RFID tags embedded in identity documents is now illegal in California. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday signed Senate Bill (SB) 31, which makes skimming ...

Classic, bulky wallets are becoming a thing of the past as most transactions go cashless. However, one segment promises long-term relevance: RFID-blocking wallets. As RFID systems proliferate, so do ...

California lawmakers this week passed a bill that makes it illegal to surreptitiously read someone else’s radio frequency identification (RFID) card. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the legislation ...

I’ve been researching the issue of RFID skimming. However, I can’t find conclusive sources on the true risk of this issue. Is it possible to read RFID chips on credit cards? If so, what type of ...