Radio-Frequency IDentification, refers to information stored in a chip on a debit card, credit card, enhanced driver’s license, or passport. Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallets and Accessories create a barrier protecting the data from unauthorized access.

The information on these RFID devices is not protected and can be accessed without the owner’s knowledge or authorization:
full name, billing zip, cc number/identification number, exp date, csv/cvv, personal passport data, any data that is visible on the device.

(Less sensitive information on security access cards run on a different frequency, these cards are not affected by our RFID blocking technology).

O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference

Xen Jardin from BoingBoingTV speaks with Pablos Holman, a Computer Hacker and Futurist. Together they demonstrate the simple process of retrieving a credit card number and expiration date, full name, et-cetera from an RFID enabled credit card.

In this presentation they use a Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallet to demonstrate how consumers can protect this sensitive information.

The Last Hope Hackers Conference

Adam Savage from the Discovery Channel television show Myth Busters takes part in "The Last Hope" Hacker's Conference. During the Q&A a loyal fan asks Savage to explain why the producers did not persue an episode about RFID technology. Adam describes a routine phone call that is unexpectedly attended by "Cheif Legal Council from VISA, MasterCard, Discover... ". Listen to why Adam "got chills" thinking about it & his associate "gets white in the face" when he talks about the "Major CC Companies vs. Myth Busters" conversation over RFID.

To listen to more than the RFID clip and watch the entire "The Last Hope" conference click here.

CNN Reports on Identity Theft Threat

Take an insider's tour of what happens when your personal information is accessed. Dan Clements of Card Cops works under cover to catch people who Buy & Sell personal identity information on the internet. Explore the virtual black market where information is bid on via underground chat rooms.

To catch a thief or a re-seller Clements offers hi-tech equipment to trade. One perpetrator offered half the contents of a young women's bank account in exchange for assistance in withdrawing the funds and some spare machine parts. A "Gold Profile" is much more expensive. This kind of sale includes an Identity Theft Victim's eMail Address, eBay Account, PayPal Account, First Name, Last Name, Billing Address, Phone Number, Social Security Number, Mother's Maiden Name, Credit Card Numbers, Checking Account, et-cetera...

50 million+ RFID enabled credit & debit cards have been issued since 2007. Over 20 million Americans are affected by identity theft every year.

RFID in Plain English

If you are still not sure what an RFID enabled device is or if you think that you are not affected by RFID technology, The Team High Rollers Show presents a clear explanation of how our every day lives revolve around this modern technology. Super simple, this video tracks the use of RFID chips/tags from Manufacturer to Consumer, from Logistics to Checkout, from Kellogs to You.

How do retailers receive the products that we purchase? How do manufacturers and re-sellers track the size, price, shape, weight, quantity, product type in their shipments? RFID chips/tags lower the occurrence of errors and help control quality of the products that we receive when we shop in stores or online. How will RFID tags/chips modernize our shopping experiences in the future? Team High Roller believes that this technology will not only eliminate lines at the check-out counter, but eliminate the check-out all together.

RFID Technology

Mark Baard of The Boston Globe features the Stewart/Stand Stainless Steel Wallet: Stylish wallets block rogue RFID readers. It's good to see RFID accessories taking a stylish turn. A line of gorgeous RFID blocking wallets from the Brooklyn Product Design Company Stewart/Stand will dazzle your friends, impress your date and protect you against forces unseen.

To read the whole story and check out more Stewart/Stand Press click here.

Sleek & Sturdy Wallets Keep Hackers at Bay

Gadgets: Ever felt the need to replace your tattered, bulging, leather wallet? A new wallet made from industrial-grade stainless steel fabric promises to keep your money and credit cards safe - from rain, perspiration, spills and even identity thieves.

New York Designer Theo Stewart-Stand created the steel wallet from the same finely woven, industrial steel that is used in aeropsace applications, petroleum processing and metal doors and windows. The resulting skinny wallet feels smooth as silk - but doesn't stretch, is cool to the touch and of course can't be stained.