RFID ePassport Vulnerable ...

Flexilis describes a number of vulnerabilities in the US ePassport and makes recommendations to increase security of the data. ...

... "Starting October 2006, new U.S. passports will contain RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips which hold an individual's picture and personal information. These chips can be read wirelessly from a distance of several feet. In order to prevent thieves from stealing sensitive personal data, the State Department has included several security measures in the proposed passport standard. " ...

Via Flexilis: e-Passport Vulnerability