Exploit
exploit:nfc_credit_card_decryption_key_attack
Proof-of-concept attack using an obtainable chip containing a decryption key to read certain NFC payment cards.
Proof-of-concept attack using an obtainable chip containing a decryption key to read certain NFC payment cards.
“you could actually just buy a chip with the decryption key”
“you could then decrypt anyone’s credit card”
| Direction | Predicate | Other entity | Origin | EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| outgoing | DEVELOPED_BY | Samy Kamkar | Explicit | 61 |
| outgoing | AFFECTS | NFC | Explicit | 61 |
NFC credit-card decryption-key attack DEVELOPED_BY Samy Kamkar
Samy created a proof-of-concept attack against additional NFC credit cards, including a VISA Chase card.
Explicit Confidence 98% · Samy Kamkar EP 61 Details
“I just created a proof-of-concept that opened up this to some additional credit cards”
NFC credit-card decryption-key attack AFFECTS NFC
The attack affected NFC credit cards by enabling decryption and access to card information when the decryption key was obtainable.
Explicit Confidence 97% · Samy Kamkar EP 61 Details
“you could actually just buy a chip with the decryption key”