CNBC AI News, July 15th – A growing concern is emerging in Shanghai, as residents report the online sale of residential access cards, raising serious security questions. Several media outlets have highlighted the issue.
A quick search on platforms like Xianyu reveals a brisk trade in card cloning services, with some advertisements boasting prices as low as 8.88 yuan, including shipping.
More alarmingly, some sellers are offering pre-made access cards for specific residential complexes.
One buyer, identifying themselves as a real estate agent, claimed to have purchased the cards “at a premium” from individuals within the property management company.
Independent testing by media outlets confirms that these purchased cards successfully unlocked apartment building entrances.
This raises critical legal and ethical questions: Does the unauthorized duplication and online sale of access cards infringe upon residents’ rights? And does it violate existing laws and regulations?
Legal analysts warn that sellers who knowingly provide cards for illicit purposes could be considered accessories to criminal activity. Selling access cards with the knowledge they will be used for nefarious purposes crosses a legal line.
Beyond the legal ramifications, this practice undermines the integrity of established security systems, potentially leading to a cascade of negative consequences for residents. The availability of cloned cards creates vulnerabilities that could be exploited for theft, robbery, or harassment, jeopardizing the safety and security of the community.
E-commerce platforms bear a responsibility to police content that could compromise personal safety. Secondhand marketplaces’ community guidelines should be stricter about restricting the sale of items that impact personal security or violate privacy.
Furthermore, residents who, through negligence, allow their access cards to be compromised may bear responsibility for any resulting damages.
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