Adventures in Hardware Hacking or Building Expensive Tools on a Budget

Explore hardware hacking techniques and budget-friendly alternatives to expensive tools in this conference talk from Shmoocon 2020. Delve into CT scanning for non-destructive hardware analysis, learning how to extract copper layers from multi-layer boards and reconstruct schematics. Discover the Decapinator, a precision tool for exposing silicon inside chip packages without damage. Follow along as Zac Franken, former Operations Director of DefCon, shares insights on embedded systems security, access control systems, and biometric devices. Gain knowledge on topics ranging from dental X-rays and mass ROM extraction to image processing and communication security. Understand the limitations of current technologies and explore cost-effective solutions for hardware hacking enthusiasts and security professionals alike.

Intro
Hardware Security
Pentax
Hacking 101
Limitations
Dental Xrays
Decapitator
Mass ROM
Under the hood
Xray Source
Gallagher
Image Processing
Limitations of the Sensor
Cost of the Sensor
The Solution
The Bad Guys
Key Extraction
Security
Communication Security
Conclusion