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Black Hat conference demonstrates Android and Meego NFC vulnerability

Adithya Omanakuttan / 13 years
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Yesterday I discussed the potential risks of NFC technology and how an attacker could ‘eavesdrop’ on NFC signals. If an attacker steals data by intercepting signals it could be crushing, but what if he could actively send signals and command the NFC enabled phone to do as he pleases? This is exactly what Charlie Miller […]

Future Watch V: NFC and Shopping apps security risks

Adithya Omanakuttan / 13 years

3 min read

Imagine a scenario where a customer walks into a supermarket to buy groceries. She receives a greeting and a list of offers and discounts for the day on her phone. The store then prepares a customizable shopping list based on past purchases. The store then provides an in-depth mapped shopping path. The customer then scans […]