Fuzzing Collision Avoidance Systems for Phun and Prophet
Posted by FirmWarez on 14 Aug 2014 in Blog | 0 comments
There has been quite a bit of research and noise on the topic of “cyber” security for on-board automotive networks. Various attack vectors have been demonstrated (CAN bus, back doors, the usual suspects), and there is a strong movement (“I Am The Cavalry“) pushing the concept that in vehicles, (info)security is safety. I’m a...
Read MoreMy Car Has a Pony on Its Ass
Posted by FirmWarez on 13 Aug 2014 in Blog | 0 comments
My car has a pony on its ass. That is all.
Read MorePre-defcon “Spot the Fed”?
Posted by FirmWarez on 12 Aug 2013 in Blog | 0 comments
So we were heading to defcon 21, and made a fuel stop in Kingman, AZ, before heading up state highway 93 in to Henderson and then Las Veags. There was a convoy of unmarked vehicles at the gas station, attended to by gents with buzz cuts, shoulder tattoos, and deep sun tans. Yeah, ex military looking types. They all had lanyards with badges; one was heading to...
Read MoreDefcon 21 Hardware Village IR Talk
Posted by FirmWarez on 8 Aug 2013 in Blog | 0 comments
I gave a little intro to infrared talk in Defcon 21 Hardware Hacking Village. The HHV is one of my favorite places to hang at the con, and one of my favorite places to give back to the community. It seems I always end up teaching a few folks to solder. This year I gave a little talk on infrared — basic concepts, technologies, uses, and a couple of phun...
Read MoreTwo Guns
Posted by FirmWarez on 7 Aug 2013 in Blog | 0 comments
We were heading back from Defcon 21 along the mother road, Interstate 40. Somewhere between Flagstaff and Winslow is a no place called Two Guns, Arizona. It seemed the hacker thing to do to stop and check it out. Two Guns is a modern route 66 ghost town, built next to the remains of another ghost town, Canyon Diablo. Canyon Diablo is both the canyon, and the...
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