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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

RFID chips made by a leading vendor were reportedly hacked by University of Virginia grad students and researchers.

The cracked chip, the MiFare Classic by Philips electronics spinoff NXP Semiconductors, was done to demonstrate that nothing more than “technical skill, a PC, and $1,000 on hand for easily found equipment is all that’s needed to clone your own subway pass,” according to a story posted by InformationWeek blogger George Hulme.

Get students involved in securing schools

As the need for security increases, whether its K-12 or on college campuses, educators certainly don’t want to turn their schools into fortresses.

While certain elements, such as or metal detectors, may be necessary evils, some security experts believe that creating a good relationship with students could be just as important.

Swipe cards enhance security at UK university

The University of Glamorgan in Wales has installed new security measures that require a swipe card to enter certain parts of the building. Access to the building from the main entrance will not be restricted, but students and staff will have to swipe their card to enter the main teaching areas.

Washington, D.C. students now need DC's One Card

Washington D.C. high school and middle school students now need a DC One Card to ride the city’s transit system. The card is a single ID card that gives students access to most D.C. government programs and facilities, including recreation centers, libraries, and the Metro.

Student information at Orlando college posted online

Personal information of 9,000 current and prospective students was inadvertently posted online by Valencia College in Orlando. The school has apologized for the mistake.

The information included the students’ names, addresses, dates of birth and student ID numbers but not their Social Security numbers or financial information.

Bangalore University to launch e-ID

India’s Bangalore University will soon launch a smart card-based ID for its students and faculty, reports Daily News & Analysis.

The e-ID will function as an identification and debit card. The university plans to add functions to enable hall tickets, attendance records, report cards and degree certificates.

Wisconsin university offering free voter ID cards

With many states requiring voter ID cards, and if you’re a student, proof of enrollment, some colleges are offering students free cards that will enable them to vote.

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