Portfolio Archive
Sneaky Circuits
Not all electronic devices follow the rules. Sneaky circuits are those that operate in ways unintended by the original designer or unexpected by the end user. [ continue ]
Tooth Tunes Hack
The Tooth Tunes children’s toothbrush from Arm & Hammer uses bone conduction technology to play a fixed two-minute song clip from select popular artists. The user hears the music “inside” their head through the vibration of the toothbrush’s bristles. [ continue ]
Hardware Hacking Training
Joe Grand’s Hands-on Hardware Hacking Training teaches techniques to explore, manipulate, and exploit electronic systems. [ continue ]
Every Cloud has a Silver Lining
Security is often overlooked during the design process of electronic devices. “We’ll fix it later,” says the engineer. “It’s not worth the cost until something happens,” says the manager. Poor embedded security practices and a lack of clearly defined security goals increase the risk of a product getting hacked, whether for malicious purposes or bragging rights. [ continue ]
Optical Covert Channels
Data exfiltration from a compromised device is usually achieved over the network, via hardware implant, or by manipulating the characteristics of an internal electronic component. Optical covert channels transmit data by modulating visible light in a way that is undetectable to the human eye. [ continue ]