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E-Passports–UPDATE

I recently blogged about the concerns regarding electronic passports, but my blog published PRIOR to the announcement that authorities uncovered an alleged terror plot involving airplanes and liquid explosives. I assumed that the heightened security checks at airports worldwide would certainly impact the United States plan to begin issuing e-passports, but I was wrong. In fact, I just learned that the U.S. State Department’s plan to issue smart chip-embedded passports to Americans will go on as scheduled TODAY. Initially, there was talk that the rollout wouldn’t formally take place until the end of the busy summer travel season. That is … Continue reading →

Electronic Passports

You may want to think twice before trading in your paper passport for an electronic one. New tests on electronic passports have revealed major vulnerabilities that could allow criminals to clone embedded secret codes and enter countries illegally. Last week, German computer security experts illustrated how personal information stored on the documents could be copied and transferred to another device. The demonstration appeared to contradict assurances by officials in government and private industry that the electronic information stored in passports could not be duplicated. It also revealed some disturbing facts about the speed at which criminals are successfully bypassing security … Continue reading →

Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries

February 23, 2006 Release #06-096 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 245-0910 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Chicken Limbo Electronic Party Game Units: About 461,000 Manufacturer: Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass. Hazard: The game’s two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game … Continue reading →