I think we all can collectively arrive at the decision that hardware security is a necessity now. If you are on this website, I am pretty sure you know who we are. The hardwear.io team can’t be with you all the time, and that’s why we have decided to start this blog so that we remind you how important hardware security is. We are going to display some latest hardware hacking news here every two weeks. Stay tuned!
SOME HARDWARE-BASED PASSWORD MANAGERS LACK PROPER SECURITY
This flaw was discovered by Phil Eveleigh of Pen Test Partners, who tested the RecZone Password Safe device. Using a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, he was able to read, as well as extract the information available on the flash chip of the device.
For more, visit:
https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/hacking-hardware-password-managers-the-reczone/
FIRST EXPERIMENT WITH SELF-DRIVING TRAIN SUCCESSFUL
The Sprinter used for this experiment was furnished with a particular computer unit that communicated with the operating system of the train. This system provided traction, braked at the proper place along with the platform, and operated according to a programmed timetable.
For more, visit:
https://nltimes.nl/2019/12/11/ns-successfully-experiments-self-driving-train
CRYPTO IGNITION PHONE KEYS EXPLAINED
He used a physical device, known as Crypto Ignition Key, and inserted into the telephone and turned it until a clunk sound came out of the motion. Now, this key contains digital encryption keys that combine with the keys in the telephone and results in the encryption of the call.
For more, visit:
https://hackaday.com/2019/12/02/john-mcmaster-explains-crypto-ignition-phone-keys-and-how-to-reproduce-them/
VOLTAGE CAN BE MESSED WITH TO STEAL SECRETS FROM INTEL CHIPS
For more, visit:
https://www.wired.com/story/plundervolt-intel-chips-sgx-hack/
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