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Unhackable RFID Cards

Researchers at MIT Designed a Credit Card Chip that Thwarts Theft

— February 8, 2016 — Tech
The prevalence of radio frequency identification (RFID) has many consumers concerned over security flaws, so a new credit card chip has been designed to stop theft. Designed as an unhackable RFID chip that could be incorporated into a variety of different products, the chip was created by researchers at MIT.

The card chip was presented at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference in San Francisco as a means of putting RFID theft and hacks to an end. The technology works by thwarting automated attacks that are set up by thieves to go after a number of different cards at once. As the prevalence of cyber theft continues and consumers demand stronger ways to stay safe, this RFID card chip technology could help to provide enhanced countermeasures in the near future.
Trend Themes
1. Unhackable RFID Technology - The new RFID card chip designed by researchers at MIT presents an opportunity to develop more secure products and help address security issues related to RFID technology.
2. Cyber Security Innovation - As consumers demand stronger ways to stay safe, there is an opportunity for companies to invest in developing new technologies to address the prevalence of cyber theft, particularly as it relates to RFID technology.
3. Automated Anti-theft Technology - The MIT-designed RFID card chip demonstrates the potential opportunities for automated anti-theft technology that could be developed and incorporated into a variety of different products.
Industry Implications
1. Credit Card Industry - The MIT-designed RFID card chip presents an innovation opportunity for credit card companies to upgrade their security and meet customers' expectations for safer transactions.
2. Retail Industry - As retailers increasingly adopt RFID technology, there is an opportunity to develop more secure products to address potential security issues and provide customers with peace of mind.
3. Technology Industry - The potential for RFID theft is just one example of the security challenges facing the technology industry, creating opportunities for companies to develop innovative security measures to address these issues.
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