Pneumonia, Shardan, Antibiotics and Nasty MOV - A Dead Hands Tale

Explore a conference talk delving into decapitation attacks, the concept of "The Dead Hand," and innovative techniques in cybersecurity. Learn about the intricacies of Booshu, the challenges faced by security systems, and the potential of "Nasty MOV" instructions. Discover how modifying interesting instructions and stealing cores can impact security measures. Gain insights into the metaphorical "Pneumonia" affecting systems and its implications for cybersecurity professionals. Enhance your understanding of advanced cyber threats and defense strategies through this in-depth presentation.

Intro
Introduction
Decapitation Attacks
The Big Deal
Why did they lose
Booshu
The problem
Nasty MOV
Modify interesting instructions
Stealing a core
Playing dirty
The Dead Hand
Pneumonia
Credits