Read more: NFC Security: 10 security risks you Need to knowMost smartphones have near field communication (NFC) built into them, allowing for easy contactless payment processes. NFC systems can be exploited by hackers, however, so in this article we’ll cover the ten major NFC risks you should know about.
How to secure yourself from NFC risks
The first thing to remember about NFC tech and its attendant risks is that, for most people, the dangers are very minimal.
To maintain a high level of NFC security, the best thing you can do is keep your NFC-enabled devices close by and set up two-step verification for NFC keys and on credit and debit cards.
Overall, NFC is a safe and reliable payment method, provided you take a few simple precautions to secure your mobile wallets and NFC keys.