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Security Review: Eye-Fi

Posted on March 13, 2009 by lidor7

Eye-Fi “The Eye-Fi Card stores photos & videos like a normal memory card. When you turn your camera on within range of a configured Wi-Fi network, it wirelessly transfers your photos & videos. To your computer. Or to your favorite … Continue reading →

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How to break into a vault with 10 layers of security

Posted on March 13, 2009 by lidor7

In 2003, Leonardo Notarbartolo and a team of Italian thieves broke into the Antwerp Diamond Center and made off with $100 million worth of  diamonds, jewelry and other valuables.  The vault was protected by 10 layers of security including a … Continue reading →

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Security Review: iPod Touch

Posted on February 6, 2009 by lidor7

The iPhone has already had a security review and is similar to the iPod Touch, but I’m going to focus more on the security when someone has physical access to the device. There are a number of security measures that are or can be used on the iPod Touch to limit access to certain features. The iPod Touch, probably similar to the iPhone, contains a lot of personal information as well as access to iTunes and the App Store. Continue reading →

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South Korean Woman Tricks Fingerprint Scanner in Japan

Posted on January 16, 2009 by lidor7

Back in April 2008, a South Korean woman who was banned from entering Japan for 5 years slipped through security at airports using a fake password and some special tape.  The immigration control system in Japan features a state-of-the-art biometrics … Continue reading →

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