Master's Thesis – Experimental Evaluation of Smart Card Security
Experimental evaluation of NFC and RFID security in contactless smart card protocols, including ISO 14443 and EMV.
Contactless smart cards are widely used in everyday life for a variety of applications,
including tap-and-go payment cards, building access control, parking tickets, toll highways, ski passes, and public transport systems.
Many modern smartphones also embed NFC chips, allowing card emulation.
As a result, smartphones can provide similar functionality to smart cards while offering enhanced high-level security features.
Nevertheless, some smart card systems, including certain payment systems, remain vulnerable to attacks.
End-users must therefore take care to protect the privacy and security of their contactless smart cards, even when carrying them in pockets or bags.
