locksUnsaflok: vulnerable locks on three million hotel room doors
dormakaba Saflok locks — used on around three million doors across 13,000 hotels — are vulnerable to an attack that involves forging electronic keycards.
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wireless chargingAttacks on wireless chargers: how to “fry” a smartphone
VoltSchemer attacks on wireless Qi chargers using modified power sources can “fry” smartphones and other devices, as well as issue commands to voice assistants.
safe moneyHow cybercriminals steal funds from bank cards — and how to protect yourself from such theft
We investigate why chip cards are no panacea, and what precautions should be taken when making a payment.
biochipFrom the Internet of Things to Internet of Us
Our bionic man Evgeny Chereshnev talks on the biochip in his hand and how it makes you a part of the Internet of Things.
bank cardsAre contactless payments safe?
A contactless bank card is a super-convenient thing. However, its ease of use would make you wonder whether stealing your money is equally easy.
#BionicManDiary entry 005: The one which offers 10 answers to the question: ‘So what does this bio-chip serve for?’
I was repeatedly asked the question: “Once you decide to become a cyborg, how would your current routine change?” Today I’m going to give you 10 answers for this questions
Samsung Pay: An Early Examination of Security
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this month, Android smartphone giant, Samsung, released its mobile payments platform, Samsung Pay. The name will almost certainly draw comparisons to Apple
#BionicManDiary Entry 002 — The one where the chip started to toss and turn at night
During my first two weeks of the biochip experience I had time to mull over a lot of things. The deluge of questions from the community pushed this process further:
#BionicManDiary, entry 001: the story of how a chip was implanted into my body
I woke up to find a Band-Aid on my hand. It was covering a small wound between the thumb and the index finger. That was when I had a WTF moment.
Apple Pay: is it safe to pay with your iPhone?
On September 9th, Apple showed some new devices and its own payment system, which utilizes an NFC chip, Touch ID sensor and Passbook app. So we had a try to find out how it works, what it gives us and how well this system is protected.