NFC security analysis and vulnerabilities in healthcare applications

Abstract

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a promising technology that provides many advantages for applications in the medical service domain. In this paper, we present a comprehensive study of the NFC technology and its security requirements for healthcare applications. We also introduce a new classification of NFC system attacks using a novel multi-dimensional representation. The proposed classification considers three main perspectives to categorize attacks on NFC systems for healthcare applications. These perspectives are: mode of operation, programmability level, and life cycle. Using the proposed classification, we explore the possible threats to NFC systems in healthcare applications and discuss possible vulnerabilities and challenges related to NFC security in the healthcare field.