Access Badge Cloning

Question 1

What is Access Badge Cloning?

Answer 1

Copying the data from an RFID or NFC card or badge onto another card or device

Question 2

What is Step 1 of cloning an access badge?

Answer 2

Scanning: Scanning or reading the targeted individual’s access badge

Question 3

What is Step 2 of cloning an access badge?

Answer 3

Data Extraction: Attackers extract the relevant authentication credentials from the card, such as a unique identifier or a set of encrypted data

Question 4

What is Step 3 of cloning an access badge?

Answer 4

Wrting a new card or device: Attacker will then transfers the extracted data onto a blank RFID or NFC card or another compatible device

Question 5

What is Step 4 of cloning an access badge?

Answer 5

Using the cloned access badge: Attackers gain unauthorized access to buildings, computer systems, or even make payments using a cloned NFC-enabled credit card

Question 6

Why is Access Badge Cloning common?

Answer 6

■ Easeofexecution
■ Ability to be stealthy when conducting the attack
■ Potentially widespread use in compromising physical security

Question 7

How can you stop Access Badge Cloning?

Answer 7

■ Implement advanced encryption in your card-based authentication systems
■ Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
■ Regularly update your security protocols
■ Educateyour users
■ Implement the use of shielded wallets or sleeves with your RFID access badges
■ Monitor and audit your access logs