I'm obliged to reader Henry P. for e-mailing me the link to this information.
Engadget reports that a 'hacker' in San Francisco, Chris Paget, using a cobbled-together apparatus costing no more than $250, has been able to collect the RFID 'signatures' from the new-style passports, as well as other identification documents, simply by driving around the city.
Mr. Paget made a video recording his exploits. It's worth watching.
So much for our new high-security passports! I guess an RFID-blocking wallet and passport holder, something like this one, needs to go on my 'to buy' list.
Peter
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