Counterfeit Napoli shirts pass the same NFC authenticity check as the real ones

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Counterfeiters in Hong Kong have successfully cloned the NFC authentication chips used in SSC Napoli centenary jerseys, allowing fake garments to trigger the club's official verification message. This breach highlights a critical vulnerability in using static, non-encrypted NFC tags for brand protection, as they function merely as invisible barcodes that can be easily replicated for a negligible cost. Owners and integrators must shift toward secure, cryptographic chips with r