Monthly Archives: July 2005

Corrupt Flash Cards

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Here are some links to applications that attempt to recover missing image files from corrupt flash memory cards. This is particularly useful for Nokia 6680 owners (see this thread!)

Zero Assumption Digital Image Recovery (free)
PhotoRescue
DiskInternals Flash Recovery

Update: Nokia have now officially confirmed that some MMC shipped with the 6680 handset were defective and will be replaced free of charge at a service centre. The Nokia Service Bulletin No. is SB-012/04.07.05.

Affected MMCs can be identified as follows:

  • Firmware code is ‘A’
  • Week Code is from 0500 to 0521
  • No rework code

Nokia MMC

Chip and SPIN

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Chip and SPIN is a web site examining the technology behind the “Chip and PIN” initiative. It is maintained by Mike Bond, a research associate working in the security group at the University of Cambridge.

It makes for very interesting reading, particularly the disadvantages of C&P for the customer since default liability in a disputed C&P transaction is on the customer. The banks proclaim that the system is flawless and in doing so have shifted the burden of proof in favour of them 👿