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Stand Close to Me, & You’re pwned! : Owning SmartPhones using NFC

By  Aditya Gupta   Subho Halder  on 01 Dec 2012 @ Clubhack


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Stand Close to Me & You're pwned! Owning Smart Phones using NFC by Aditya Gupta & Subho Halder from ClubHack

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An expert in penetration testing and application security assessments discusses NFC stack protocols, Android stack components, and NFC-based attacks.

MAIN POINTS:

  1. The speaker leads penetration testing and application security assessments at an Indian securities firm.
  2. They have discovered vulnerabilities in websites such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Skype.
  3. NFC (Near Field Communication) simulation allows for communication between devices without internet connection.
  4. LLC (Logical Link Control) is a protocol used for data transfer between devices.
  5. The Android stack has three components: NFC Stack, LLCP ( Logical Link Control Protocol), and HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer).
  6. Fuzzing can be used to test properties in the Android stack.
  7. Credit cards with NFC capabilities are common in the US but less so in India.
  8. Financial organizations can protect their customers’ credit card information using standards and protocols.
  9. An expert can use an NFC wallet with conducting material to block unauthorized data transmission.
  10. The speaker demonstrates an example of NFC scheming, which is not permanent.

TAKEAWAYS:

  1. NFC technology has vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.
  2. Financial organizations must take measures to protect their customers’ credit card information.
  3. Android devices have multiple components that can be tested for security vulnerabilities.
  4. Fuzzing can be an effective method for testing properties in the Android stack.
  5. Expert research is essential for identifying and addressing security threats in various technologies.