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NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology, typically requiring a distance of 4cm or less to initiate a connection between two endpoints.

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How does Near Field Communication (NFC) compare to RFID technologies? Looking for a function...

I believe NFC is a subset of RFID. NFC is itself a standard with multiple possible protocols. It only inter-operates with other devices that support NFC. … NFC can operate in an active or passive capacity. …
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Security concerns with malicious NFC tags?

There are a few details about how NFC works that you are missing that prevent this from being a serious issue. … Third, many NFC tags can be rendered read-only. This prevents re-write and would prevent someone from reprogramming an existing tag in place. …
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Is it possible to clone an RFID/NFC card using a simple RFID reader, for future reuse and im...

If it is a basic data providing tag, then it can be cloned. If it is a secure tag, it is far more difficult. For secure cards used for payments and authentication, a private key is loaded on to the …
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