What is a RFID Skimmer?
A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) skimmer is a device used to collect mass information from RFID devices. While there are legitimate uses for an RFID skimmer, such as devices used to control inventory at supermarkets and other large stores, it is possible to abuse an RFID skimmer. In the wrong hands, an RFID skimmer could be used to quickly collect a great deal of data about a large number of individuals who might be unaware of the security breach. RFID tags are small devices which can store a limited amount of information. The RFID tag responds to a query from an RFID scanner, relaying information about the object it is attached to. Devices which can read RFID tags are generally known as scanners, because they are used to scan objects with embedded RFID tags. An RFID skimmer is equipped to work exactly like a scanner, but usually has a sinister purpose. RFID technology is used to identify inventory in stores, books in libraries, and other things for which rapid electronic catalo
