Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority v. Anderson et al

Filing 49

AFFIDAVIT in Support re 26 MOTION for Reconsideration re 12 Order on Motion for TRO -- Declaration of Corynne McSherry filed by Zack Anderson, RJ Ryan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14)(Brown, Thomas)

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Research: CharlieCard is far from hack-proof
By Marie Szaniszlo | Thursday, March 6, 2008 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Local Coverage

New research by a University of Virginia graduate student shows that "smart cards" like the CharlieCard may be vulnerable to cyber thieves, who potentially could steal fares or sell counterfeits. The incentive for theft could increase if state officials proceed with plans to allow commuters to use a CharlieCard not only to ride the T, but also to pay Mass Pike tolls and access government-run parking facilities, with funds being automatically withdrawn from their bank account. The article you requested has been archived All coverage within BostonHerald.com from the last 7 days remains free of charge. Articles do not always include original photos, charts or graphics. » Click for access to article within the archive Article URL: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/general/view.bg?articleid=1078138 Related Articles: MIT students must turn in CharlieCard data today /news/regional/general/view.bg?articleid=1113095

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