China launches electronic passports

[siegecrossbow]

I'm sure the programmers could come up with better defense measures and the hackers would keep up... and so on.

 

[applesauce]

I'm sure the programmers could come up with better defense measures and the hackers would keep up... and so on.

yes but this is too easy to steal information from, i mean they dont even have to reach into my pocket just stand next to me ...

 

[StingRoy]

Skip the wireless protocols and move to direct connect data ports for the electronic module. This way only a physical contact between the chip and the reader can read in the information. Lesser risk of snooping.