The U.S. government has been stepping up its use of smart cards to help lock down its computer networks, but hackers have found ways around them. Over the past 18 months, security consultancy Mandiant ...

As the business world struggles with data-security lapses and intrusions, federal agencies are preparing for strict new standards to protect their facilities and information systems. This week marks ...

Warning: This week's column may be too technical for some. Programmers and CIOs should find it informative, though if you are a programmer or CIO and still cannot understand it, perhaps it is time to ...

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. – A new report by Smart Card Alliance, a nonprofit multi-industry association, describes security considerations for organizations that are intending to deploy smart card ...

A semiconductor company is suing a Dutch university to keep its researchers from publishing information about security flaws in the RFID chips used in up to 2 billion smart cards. The cards are used ...

Chip maker Broadcom said Sunday that it will pay US$41.9 million for SC Square, a move that will bring expertise in smart-card security to the Irvine, California, architect of silicon for ...

Complete EMV card reader guide covering technology, benefits, compliance requirements, and ROI. Discover why chip-enabled terminals are essential for modern payment processing.

Smart Cards have emerged as a revolutionary advancement in the realm of payment solutions, offering a significant upgrade ...

Is the Real ID Act a step toward a safer society or a threat to the liberties we hold dear? On May 11, President Bush signed a military spending bill including a provision to create electronically ...