Hardware Mods
Technodragon explores hardware mods at DEF CON 9, examining hardware-modding and practical defenses.
Summary
Architecture and Background
Description from DEF CON 9 Speaker’s Page: Hardware mods, how to look for them, what telltale signs to look for, how to identify what hardware most likely can be modified, etc. Hardware mods.
Vulnerability Analysis
Have you ever wondered what special features can be enabled is your hardware, or even crippled for security reasons? Well, I will cover theory, fact and many designs covering identification and activation of hidden features wether they be hardware or software.
Exploitation and Demonstrations
Topics will include: · Identification of places to perform mods in hardware. · How to manipulate mods and features and settings to enable mods.
Remediation and Defensive Strategies
· How to identify what extra features can be enabled in hardware. · List of what tools are required. · Theory behind future mods and placement of mods in advanced devices. Live demos will be performed on the platforms covered and tutorials on ways to go about discovering what mods can be performed on the hardware of your choice.
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