Blackhat EU 2013- Power Analysis for Cheapskates
Explore power analysis attacks on embedded systems in this comprehensive conference talk from Blackhat EU 2013. Dive into the fundamentals of side-channel analysis, focusing on power consumption as a vulnerability. Learn about different power analysis techniques, including Differential Power Analysis (DPA) and Correlation Power Analysis (CPA). Examine the importance of sample rates, synchronization, and trigger jitter in successful attacks. Discover practical tips for using oscilloscopes and specialized hardware like OpenADC for data acquisition. Follow step-by-step instructions on attacking smart cards and other embedded devices, including DIY examples using pre-amplifiers and various development boards. Gain insights into characterizing power consumption, acquiring traces, and breaking encryption on platforms such as AVR microcontrollers. Access additional resources, including slides and the ChipWhisperer project, to further enhance your understanding of power analysis techniques for embedded system security. Read more