body scanners
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It’s Shockingly Easy To Hide Guns And Bombs From Backscatter Scanners
The TSA’s full-body scanners never seemed like a very good idea. They’re a great way to unwittingly show your naked body to government officials, for one. They’re also insanely easy to trick. We’ve suspected as much for some time now, but a team of university researchers just confirmed some scary security flaws.
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US Homeland Security Discovers Vulnerabilities In Airport Body Scanners
Federal investigators “identified vulnerabilities in the screening process” at domestic airports using so-called “full body scanners,” according to a classified internal Department of Homeland Security report.
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Australian Airports To Get Compulsory Body Scans
In a $28 million security upgrade, new “no scan, no fly” laws are expected to be proposed this week for Aussie international airports — removing the option to request a pat down instead. After trials last year, full body scanners (from the same company used in US checkpoints) will roll out in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,…
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Clothing Store Body Scanners Know Your Every Curve
Finding a new pair of jeans probably takes longer than it should since you usually waste a lot of time trying on sizes you think should fit, but never will. So like a best friend who’s not afraid to tell you how it is, a clothing shop in the UK has just added a full…