The Chaos Computer Club, an organized group of hackers, went on the WDR TV channel recently and publicly hacked Germany’s brand-new 24 million euro smartcard.
ID News Archive for September, 2010
German ID cards publicly hacked
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Nairobi using smart card to increase fuel efficiency
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
City vehicles in Nairobi, Kenya had been using fuel inefficiently, with drivers lacking an organized system of fund distribution to pay for gas.
Opportunity International using smartcards and biometrics for banking
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
In sub-Saharan Africa, individuals living in rural areas have few ways to access banks. Currently, less than 10 percent of people in the region have bank or savings accounts.
Egypt using smartcards to help the poor
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
A plan is in its early stages in Egypt to provide subsidized food to impoverished citizens through a smartcard system that could eventually lower food prices.
Billboards in Japan using biometrics
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
In malls throughout Japan, billboards are being installed that use biometrics to determine what demographic a viewer fits within, and show an appropriate advertisement.
Uzbekistan adding biometrics to its passports
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The Uzbek government has announced a plan to install new biometric devices to help with the process of creating passports.
Buses getting smartcards in Scotland
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
National Express Dundee, the National Entitlement Card and smartcard vendor are combining to create the first-ever smartcard system for buses in Scotland.
Mexican city being equipped with iris scanners
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Leon, Mexico, a city with more than 1 million citizens, is being equipped with iris scanners to provide an increased level of biometric security in public and private areas.
Cardiff getting a public transit smartcard
Monday, September 27th, 2010
Public transit systems around the world are increasingly adopting smartcard systems, as they allow passengers to avoid the hassle of paying regularly for tickets with cash or credit, while also increasing the security of purchases by providing a contactless, pre-paid plastic card to use when paying fares.
Indian banks adopting smartcards
Friday, September 24th, 2010
A number of banks in India are considering the adoption of a smartcard system for transactions.
