Data Breaches Shine Light on Secure Contactless Technology

The introduction of Apple Pay, the new contactless payment application on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that uses NFC technology to function, has pushed more retailers to implement the technology in stores. While many other smartphone providers (e.g., Samsung) offer consumers the ability to use NFC technology in previous models, Apple holds a large share of the smartphone market, which has in turn increased adoption of Apple Pay. This implementation has sparked a massive effect on technology and uptake in the United States.