Identity theft made easy, thanks to Bush administration
New 'secure' passports with Radio Frequency ID (RFID) chips are anything but , and can be hacked with cheap off-the-shelf gear. Experts warned this little bit of Security Theater was dangerous , and now Linux Insider reports on how leaky these passports are . Even cheaper tech was used in Washington, Vermont, Michigan, New York, Texas and Arizona new ' enhanced ' driver's licenses, which offer no protection at all . If you've got one of those new IDs, get a shielded wallet .