Authors: Emma Angermund och Emma Lindqvist
RFID is a technology for identification of a variety of things ranging from pets, containers and passports to keys. The fast development and implementation has resulted in problems concerning security and integrity. These problems have been debated and then set aside due to the increased cost the improved level of security and safety with more advanced technology would mean.
This report will discuss the problems with RFID technology based on a simple experiment of copying RFID tags that are used as apartment keys in a large student complex in Stockholm, Sweden. The simplicity of copying the tags arose multiple questions concerning the use and the small amount of knowledge the users have about the tags weaknesses and the way they function. The study focus on integrity and security questions and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using RFID technology. Also possible solutions to the problems with RFID will be suggested.