Writeups on research, tools, techinques, successes, failures, and other topics

Do I Have a Hardware Implant?

I’ve gotten lots of inquiries from people who want to know if I could analyze some hardware for them or could recommend someone who might. I’ll be blunt - mo...

Hardware Implants

There’s recent news about some really interesting hardware implants. I wanted to take a bit to share more technical thoughts and details that can’t be reduce...

Submitting To A Cfp

I recently posted a twitter thread with some advice for submitting to CFPs and writing abstracts. I’m FINALLY containing it in a blog post with a few correct...

Hierarchy of Hardware Attacks

Generally, there is a very low barrier to entry when it comes to software or network-based attacks due to the fact that actual costs are minimal and most res...

Retail Hacking For Fun And Savings

Most technically inclined thrifty shoppers shop online. Thriftier ones know how to use the interweb to find the best online deals. But sometimes, you really ...

Hacking the Nikon WU-1a

Nikon makes some pretty sweet cameras but seem to be stuck in the dark ages with some of their accessories. The WT-# series of accessories cost over $1000 wi...