{"id":40147,"date":"2014-12-15T08:51:50","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T16:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=40147"},"modified":"2025-08-17T20:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T03:06:58","slug":"nfc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/tips-tricks\/nfc\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use Near-Field Communications?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what kind of superpower you\u2019d have? I\u2019ve always wanted to send messages and ideas with my mind to others. My dream can sort of come true with near-field communications (NFC).<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve might not have heard of NFC, but if you have a smartphone, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve used it. If you have ever used Apple Pay or bumped your Galaxy smartphone with your buddy\u2019s to send pictures, you have used NFC. By definition, NFC allows smartphones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by bringing them close together, usually no more than a few inches or centimeters.\u00a0It\u2019s an exciting technology that has a lot of promise, but there are a few concerns too. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the pros and cons of NFC.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convenient.<\/strong> In a busy digital world, people like transactions that are quick and easy. That is one of NFC\u2019s greatest strengths. No more digging around a wallet or purse for a debit or credit card, all you need is your phone. The technology is intuitive\u2014bring your phone close to the reader and a simple touch and bam! Transaction completed. Think about how much time that would save at coffee shops, grocery stores, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile.<\/strong> NFC can be used for many situations and in many different industries. In the future, NFC technology could allow you to use your phone to unlock your car, access public transportation, or launch applications depending on where you are (bedside table, work desk, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe.<\/strong> If your wallet is stolen, thieves immediately have access to your information. With a smartphone, your data can be protected by a password and\/or PIN. But the biggest strength is that with NFC payment, retailers no longer have access to your credit card information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Security.<\/strong> Although NFC technology is more secure than magnetic strip credit cards, there are still security concerns. As people use this technology to purchase items or access cars, there is more incentive for hackers to break into smartphones to steal financial and personal information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usability.<\/strong> NFC will only succeed if merchants and companies adopt it as the way of the mobile commerce future. Although the technology is consumer-friendly, it is expensive to purchase and install related equipment. And it still may take years before there are enough smartphone users for NFC to add enough value to merchants to implement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NFC is a new and blossoming technology with lots of potential. Whether you decide to use it or not, there are always things you can do to keep your personal and financial information safe. For tips and ideas, check out McAfee\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/McAfee\">Facebook page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/McAfee_Home\">Twitter feed<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what kind of superpower you\u2019d have? 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