I have been researching RFID/NFC implants for secure access control…, and I would love some insights from experienced users here. I want something reliable for opening doors, logging into devices…, and maybe even payment.
Which implant do you recommend for the best range and compatibility with common access systems: ??
Are there any security concerns I should be aware of, like cloning risks: ??
How difficult is the implantation process, and what’s the typical healing time: ??
Can I reprogram the implant easily if I change my setup: ??
The basic chips have no security. If your names on the list you can come in. But anyone can say your name. No one checks.
Alot of people use security by obscurity. Hiden readers. And not telling the world where you hid the key. - i personally use this one currently
Other chips do some magic authentication math. Im sure someone will give you the low down below.
Bare in mind the device you are securing with rfid. You could fork out mega bux for a door lock. And then stick it in a plastic door. Most of the time rfid wont be the weakest point of entry unless your clever and own. A proxmark.
LF side has my work badge cloned, so it opens the doors at the office for me with a wave of the hand. (Obligatory note: Some companies frown on this practice. I got permission from my boss and the engineering department before using my implants in any way at work.) I also have to note that my office uses 5 different reader brands/styles across the buildings I access. 1 of them works perfectly every time. 2 of them I have to position just right, and I have learned how to do that on the first, second, or third try, but it was a learning curve. 2 of them won’t see my implant at all. I got permission from my boss to disassemble one of them, and with the help of this community, we found out that it’s putting out a ridiculously low amount of power, and it won’t see my little implant through its own case.
I use the UID of the HF side as part of my domain password, so I type a couple of characters and then scan my hand on the USB Reader to complete my password. This has saved me SO MUCH TIME in the typing of complex passwords at work. When my password expires, I just change the two prefix characters that I type before I scan.
I have my LinkTree saved to the HF side, so when I want to share my contact information, I can have a person scan my hand (assuming they have a phone that has adequate NFC power).
I also have an xG3 on the top of my hand for holding small screws and such which has really come in handy as I frequently work on systems that have tiny components that I don’t want to roll away while I’m doing my work. I also have an xSIID in the other hand for funsies, but it also is useful for passwords and storing data. I have a second xSIID still in its syringe waiting to go into the top of my hand as well! I hope to have that one implanted this weekend. I might put emergency contact information on it as well as have yet another UID to play with for passwords and such.
I haven’t yet built anything with the Access Controller, but I may at some point make a door lock for use with the LF side of my NExT
Honestly, it’s really been a positive impact on my life in both practical and emotional ways.
As far as security goes, no. None of these devices are “secure”, however, I’m not storing anything in them that I would care if someone “stole”, like my contact information or a URL to something fun. But considering how close you have to be and how you have to position a phone or other device just right to even read them, unless you were unconscious, you would absolutely know if someone was trying to read or clone your implant. The fact of its size and its being in my body is security enough for me. If I need something really secure in the long run, I might look into Apex, but I really don’t have a use case for it right now.
I hope you have an exciting journey! This is a really wonderful group of cyborgs. Welcome to you!
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