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German hackers break into Dutch transport smart card

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Two German computer hackers have broken a secret code used in the new Dutch public transport smart card system (OV chipcard) which is due to be introduced nationwide in the Netherlands next year. Now the code has been broken, passengers will be able to travel for free and the confidentiality of private information may no longer be guaranteed. The hackers presented the results of their efforts at a hackers convention in Berlin at the end of last year. The smart card is due to replace all paper tickets on buses, trains and trams and is currently undergoing trials in Rotterdam. Privacy groups have criticized the fact that people’s movements can be tracked and recorded.

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