Smartcard Decoding Program 2021

Abstract

This paper analyzes the state of smartcard decoding techniques and tools as of 2021, focusing on technical methods, attack surfaces, countermeasures, and implications for secure system design. It covers smartcard architectures, communication protocols (ISO/IEC 7816, ISO/IEC 14443), hardware and software reverse engineering techniques, side-channel and fault-injection attacks, cryptanalytic approaches against widespread algorithms and implementations, and secure mitigations including hardware protections and protocol-level defenses. The paper concludes with recommended best practices for developers, auditors, and policymakers.

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