RFID News Roundup

N.Z. government gives go-ahead on animal ID program; Free Alliance intros personnel active RFID tag with slot for passive card; Colombian logistics firm uses SaviTrak to track shipments; Terso Solutions opens branch in Germany; MyDealerLot adds two new information displays to RTLS solution; Carrefour selects EMV-based contactless payment solution for French hypermarkets.

Are Any RFID GPS Systems Available?

Is there an RFID-based system that uses Global Positioning System technology, allowing you to can see an object’s location on a Web site? —Name withheld ——— There are several tags on the market that combine RFID for relatively short-range and in-door tracking...

Tracking People With RFID Passports

Researchers in Britain say passports with RFID transponders can be used to track individuals, but here’s why their report isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.

Can Hackers Read RFID Chips on Credit Cards?

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 information can hackers obtain? And do they need a credit card...