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HOW TO - Make a RFID-Zapper

The RFID-Zapper is a gadget to deactivate (i.e. destroy) passive RFID-Tags permanently. The development-team presently consists of two people. Goals are a proof-of-concept and the construction of at least one functioning and appealing prototype, as well as a documentation of the project, so that everyone can build an own RFID-Zapper. Thanks John! [via] Link.

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Posted by: kiteship on January 4, 2006 at 8:14 PM

I'm as much for anarchy and freedom of expression as the next guy, but is there a use for such a RFID zapper OTHER than for shoplifting?

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Posted by: jhurliman on January 4, 2006 at 9:40 PM

This will teach the stocking employees at Wal-Mart a lesson...

*rolls eyes*

I guess someone had to do it though.

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Posted by: blacksh33p on January 4, 2006 at 10:02 PM

Maybe this will put the whole RFID in $20 bills thing to rest...if it was not already...

http://www.prisonplanet.com/022904rfidtagsexplode.html

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Posted by: A.Nonny.Mouse on January 4, 2006 at 10:29 PM

Hopefully, these guys won't test their device on this guy. That would be bad. Wonder if the taggers have thought about security issues... Hmmm...

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Posted by: 420 on April 24, 2008 at 3:15 PM

ive seen in the news that they will issue new ID cards and will be mandatory in the US and that they will have RFIDs in them.

i was thinking, as soon as i get that...
burn the card. now i might not have to... but i most certainly will keep burning it a big option.

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