New Passport Holder Claims to Block Unwanted RFID Signals

An Orem Utah-based forensics company is now selling metal mesh bags that it claims will stop identity thieves from accessing the newer US E-Passports.

Paraben Corporation, known for their mobile phone forensic kits, is selling a nickel, copper and silver mesh "Passport StrongHold" bag which will block RFID transmissions from hitting unopened passports.

[DailyTG via digg]

Related:

-- Could the New RFID Passport Trigger a Bomb?

-- RFID passports, not so secure?

-- RFID Locator and RFID Blocker

emily | 3:02 PM | Barcode Technologies / RFID Tags / NFC |
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