DigitalIDNews | SCM unveils new USB token

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

SCM Microsystems Inc. announced CHIPDRIVE MyKey, a new USB device designed to make it safer and easier for people to access the Internet and information networks.

The technology is based on smart card technology. The CHIPDRIVE MyKey stores passwords, credit card numbers and other sensitive information. It works with an application that fills in username/password logins and online forms. Users insert it into a USB slot on a PC or notebook and enter a PIN to answer login password requests, access personal data and easily fill in online forms to streamline shopping and other interactions with Web-based services.

CHIPDRIVE MyKey is an alternative to remembering multiple passwords and can be used anywhere. The device holds the encrypted information instead of the PC, so once the device is removed from the USB drive the information is not available to anyone else.

The CHIPDRIVE MyKey package includes the CHIPDRIVE MyKey USB Token, a pre-cut CHIPDRIVE Masterkey 24k chip card and accompanying software on CD-ROM.

Philly's smart card transit system on hold, yet again

The South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) is indefinitely delaying deployment of a smart card-based transit system due to inadequate funding, according to metro.us.

SEPTA will not receive the $110 million in Act 44 state funding next year needed to deploy the system. Furthermore, SEPTA said it will have to impose a 5 to 6 percent fare hike to make up the difference, raising the cost of a token from $1.45 to $1.53.

Taiwan's smart ticketing system set for 2010 launch

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has announced that the country’s new integrated transit card system is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year, according to squidcard.com.

Bangkok taps Vix ERG for micropayments solution

Bangkok Smartcard System (BSS) has contracted Australia’s Vix ERG to supply its MASS clearing house solution for micropayments as part of the company’s greater move to direct Bangkok towards a cashless society.

Simage launches new token for ID, payment and secure access

Dubai-based Simage Technologies has announced the release of its new Secure Contactless Token, a multi-purpose biometric device for secure ID, payments and secure authentication.

With the new device, users can securely access their bank accounts online, pay for public transportation or goods at supporting retail locations, access e-government services with secure ID verification and store electronic health records.

Rohos Logon Key and Mifare Smart Card combine to deliver Windows secure logon solution

Rohos software, Tesline-Service’s two-factor authentication solution, can now provide security and network access to Windows systems. The Rohos Logon Key v.2.8 can support MiFare S50/S70 smart cards, making authentication available and convenient for companies that require their employees logon to a single computer.

Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council to hold meeting on open standards payment

The Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council is holding a meeting on open standards payment for public transportation in New York City on September 22 - 23.

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SCM unveils new USB token