Classifying RFID attacks and defenses

Aikaterini Mitrokotsa (), Melanie R. Rieback () and Andrew S. Tanenbaum ()
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Aikaterini Mitrokotsa: Delft University of Technology
Melanie R. Rieback: Vrije Universiteit
Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Vrije Universiteit

Information Systems Frontiers, 2010, vol. 12, issue 5, No 3, 505 pages

Abstract: Abstract RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems are one of the most pervasive computing technologies with technical potential and profitable opportunities in a diverse area of applications. Among their advantages is included their low cost and their broad applicability. However, they also present a number of inherent vulnerabilities. This paper develops a structural methodology for risks that RFID networks face by developing a classification of RFID attacks, presenting their important features, and discussing possible countermeasures. The goal of the paper is to categorize the existing weaknesses of RFID communication so that a better understanding of RFID attacks can be achieved and subsequently more efficient and effective algorithms, techniques and procedures to combat these attacks may be developed.

Keywords: RFID security; RFID attacks; Classification (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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