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» 27 May 2010

Expert infected its own gadget with a virus

An infected RFID chip, which is incorporated with a computer virus, was handed over to a UK-based expert. Based on the study done on the virus, it has the capability of negatively influencing the RFID readers. Hence, the infection can extend the damage from the surface then deeper into the RFID chips.

Infection can be passed on from one device to another

According to the primary experiments of the proof-of-concept study, which was conducted by Mark Gasson at the University of Reading, he was able to transmit the computer virus from his RFID chips to another system.

The progress is in fact remarkable

During the year 2002, a United States-based family made quite a disturbance when all the members asked for an insertion of transponder chips into their body. Hence, it can be concluded that the RFID implants are truly useful for medical purposes especially in determining the identity of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease and the clients who are unconscious.

In addition, PositiveID or known earlier as VeriChip, also produced a type of RFID chip implant that is not only helpful in verifying the identity of the person but it can also help in finding out the blood sugar level of the client. The data may then be interpreted by utilizing a wireless technology.

Innovation can also turn out to be poisonous

Scientist Gasson is popular for his experiments that involve linking both the nervous system of a human body and computer systems. And, according to him, he initiated this study so that many will be enlightened of the dangers of having medical RFID chips.

According to what has been observed by the RFID researcher, utilization of this kind of chip became widespread in the US market. Gasson believes that this big improvement in the field of sensitive implant technology, including the pacemakers and cochlear implants, can actually offer users with an equivalent amount of danger. With these micro-gadgets, unlawful entry and exploitation can occur more easily.

All the data that were gathered through Gasson’s series of researches will then be submitted on the event “International Symposium for Technology and Society”, which will be later held in Australia.

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