Stefan G. Weichinger <lists <at> xunil.at> writes:
> Anyone using that (with gentoo) ? > Experience? I consider getting one to test and use it .. > Stefan I do not know where to start, so I just try to simplify things Near Field Communications, are a very bad idea, if you care about security. (ybikey) is based on NFC. In fact, it is compatible with RFID. So, you should know that millions of locations have RFID loops established, so that if you pass through the loop, folks can "OWN" your RFID (NFC) device information. The semiconductor companies have all established "back doors" into their hardware offering, for various reasons. There is a matrix of what owners of the loop antennae installations can gain access to depending on who they are, how much they pay, and which "nation states" they "play ball" with. Here in Floirda the most infamous RF loop antennaes are installed on the (toll) roadways: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SunPass http://cybersecurity.mit.edu/tag/near-field-communication/ Many tables found in restuarants have RF* loop antennaes built into the table, and folks purchasing these tables are not even aware of them. They are difficult to detect. Digital information gathering is a few decades old. Signal Intercept (RF*) is over 60 years old and very, very successful. Most of that technology is clasified. There are many satelittes capable of picking up RFID signals, generated terrestrially, above the atmosphere. Using RF* to secure anything is like pulling down your panties at a Frat party full of horney teenage males. It's not a question of if, but what you are going to "exchange energies with" ! However that said, there are passive RF back doors built into most devices that cost over $20.00 usd now adays; so I guess it does not really even matter ? http://www.mouser.com/applications/rf_energy_harvesting/ caveat emptor. James
