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Safe from data theft: Protect your data with an RFID wallet
Everyone is talking about data protection. But while we are sensitive to protecting our data when surfing the Internet, the cards in our wallets are exposed to ever greater risks. With simple card readers or apps on our cell phones, data can be read at any time and even debits can be made. Protect yourself with a high-quality RFID wallet!
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What exactly is RFID?
In short, RFID refers to the identification of data via electromagnetic waves. Do you sometimes go shopping? If so, you are probably familiar with the RFID chips that protect products in department stores from theft. When you make a purchase at the checkout, the RFID protection is removed.
But this is not the only place where we encounter RFID in everyday life: Electronic keys, for example in hotels, access and employee cards and probably also your car key work using RFID technology.
Contactless payment - practical but risky
Today, RFID is increasingly used for contactless payments. Many cards at the checkout are no longer inserted into the reader, but held up to the scanner. The data required for payment is transmitted via radio waves . For small amounts, it is often not even necessary to enter a PIN. A development that makes our lives easier. But unfortunately also that of so-called radio hackers . This is precisely where the danger lies!
This is how your data is stolen
With the help of mobile devices for contactless payment and additional radio amplifiers, radio hackers can use the RFID chips to make debits from the cards in your wallet without you even noticing. All the fraudster needs is a standard mobile phone and he can access your data from several meters away. Many identity cards, passports and electronic health cards are also equipped with RFID chips. At the airport, at the train station or in the middle of the street - even if your wallet is safely stowed away, you can be robbed at any time.
How does card protection work in an RFID wallet?
To invisibly protect your data, a type of aluminum foil is incorporated between the outer layer and the inner lining of your wallet, which shields all frequencies that attempt to establish a connection with the RFID chips on your cards.
The incorporation of the film can cause a slight rustling sound in RFID wallets. The film can easily slip or wrinkle. This is why some leather manufacturers, including BRAUN BÜFFEL, work to the highest standards and opt to use a special, self-adhesive film. The high-quality protective layers are constantly tested and are TÜV-certified.
Prevent application errors: Tips from the manufacturer
The many years of experience of some German leather manufacturers indicate that a large proportion of security gaps are due to application errors . It is important to ensure that bank cards in particular are kept in an RFID-protected card compartment inside the wallet. This is because the foils are not built into all compartments in every wallet model. So if you store a card in a bill compartment or coin compartment, it may not be possible to prevent the data from being read.
Features of a high-quality RFID wallet
Visually, an RFID wallet is no different from a normal purse. So you won't have to make any fashion compromises and can still place value on high-quality leather and good quality workmanship when making your purchase. The Braun Büffel leather manufacturer has a large range of men's and women's wallets with secure RFID protection. The modern technology has been integrated into a wide variety of models, such as mini wallets, purses, long wallets, billfolds and cell phone wallets.
The brand places great value on quality and sustainability. The high-quality leather is sourced exclusively from certified suppliers. This ensures environmentally friendly and resource-saving production. Thanks to the lifelong repair service , you have an RFID wallet that will accompany you for years and a direct contact person.
