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mrraven writes "An article at TechWorld discusses the increased need for wireless network security. One possible solution to this problem is the use of building-wide Faraday cages to block the wireless signal from 'leaking'." From the article: "Small installations of RF shielding don't have to be ex...

Can Faraday Cages Tame Wi-Fi? 145 Posted by Zonk on Saturday August 26, 2006 @02:24PM from the heeya-heeya-back-wifi-back dept. mrraven writes "An article at TechWorld discusses the increased need for wireless network security. One possible solution to this problem is the use of building-wide Faraday cages to block the wireless signal from 'leaking'." From the article: "Small installations of RF shielding don't have to be expensive, and the basic concept of a Faraday cage can be extended to all kinds of small everyday objects. Leather wallets sandwiched with a conductive RF-shielding layer can prevent RFID scanners from reading personal information implanted in everything from RFID-enabled access control cards to some credit cards; they're widely available for as little as US$15. For those favoring a more DIY route, several Web sites have information on how to make an RFID-blocking wallet with duct tape and aluminum foil." ← Related Links → Indian State Logs Microsoft Out RFID-enabled Vehicles: Pinch My Ride Repercussions of Reporting on Apple 'Sweatshops'

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