Researchers have demonstrated a new vulnerability in NFC, a feature built-in to many ... effectively allowing an attacker to tap your phone without you looking. The 18-page paper released by ...

For example, placing a tag by your door can activate smart home settings with a simple tap of your phone. But what exactly are NFC tags, and how can a small device offer so much functionality?

The keys to NFC are its simplicity and its robustness. In theory, all a user will have to do is tap their phone near the infotainment system (or wherever the sensor is located) in order to pair ...