05/01/2021
yes or no to protection for your RFID credit cards?!
although, it’s said that there is no need for protection, and scanning of RFID cards also requires both close proximity and special equipment like external RFID scanners. I’d think it’s up to individuals whether to shield their credit cards in their wallets cos’ there is still a probability that the card details can be stolen in this way.
Why You Don’t Need To Worry About RFID Shielding
You may have seen wallets or backpacks advertising RFID shielding, a protective covering designed to keep malicious ne’er-do-wells from scanning any items that contain embedded wireless receivers, like certain credit cards and passports. Sure, RFID shielding does prevent unwanted wireless transmissi…