Tag: nfc security

NFC technology may be included in iPhones after all

Jennifer Goula
Apple NFC Technology Trends mobile payments

Apple could be planning to release a device that contains the near field communication chip in the future. The recent acquisition of Authentec by Apple, for $356 million, is suggesting that after years of rumors stating that it is seeking to include NFC technology in its iPhones, this may become the truth in the not so distant future. A near field communication chip was notably absent from the recent release of the iPhone 5. Now, the NFC technology news has been revealed that the Embedded Security Solutions (ESS) division of…

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NFC technology proves popular amongst university students

John Montgallo
NFC Technology in clothing

NFC technology being used for more than commerce There are many uses for NFC technology that extend beyond the world of commerce. Before the technology became the backbone of mobile commerce, for instance, it was used in marketing to provide consumers with engaging experiences. Now, the technology is becoming more popular in the world of security because of its uses in access control. Ironically, NFC technology is currently surrounded by controversy concerning its security and how it can be easily exploited. The security industry has only ever seen these concerns…

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New mobile security mechanism could benefit m-commerce

Stephen Vagus
Mobile Security

Mobile security continues to be a serious issue for m-commerce As mobile commerce gains ground with consumers, concerns regarding mobile security are becoming more serious. These concerns are becoming impossible to ignore as more companies enter the highly competitive m-commerce arena, vying for the favor of mobile consumers. Driven by NFC technology, m-commerce is expected to become a massive industry. If mobile security issues continue to go unresolved, however, the industry may be setting itself for catastrophic failure in the future. Researchers develop new mobile security verification mechanism Researchers from…

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NFC technology may get a boost from Razorfish campaign

Jorge Gonzalez
NFC Technology mobile payments

NFC technology still unfamiliar in the U.S. NFC technology has managed to garner a great deal of support from consumers all over the world. In the U.S., however, the technology is still unfamiliar. With concerns over mobile security growing, many U.S. consumers have shown caution when approaching NFC technology. As such, the technology has yet to reach mainstream status, which could have significant implications for industries like mobile commerce, which rely on NFC technology. Marketing agency Razorfish has devised a way to introduce consumers to NFC technology in the hopes…

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Mobile security issues to gain exposure through Black Hat conference

Stephen Vagus
nfc technology Mobile Security

Security continues to be a serious issue in the world of mobile technology As mobile technology continues to play a growing role in the lives of many, security is becoming one of the greatest concerns amongst consumers. The subject of mobile security is expected to gain a great deal of attention during the Black Hat USA 2012 conference, which will be held in Las Vegas at the end of July. The conference, which is in its 15th year, has long been a major event in the security world, attractive IT…

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