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BitWhisper: Hacking with Heat – Daily Security Byte EP.51

March 24, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

An Israeli research lab has figured out how to use CPU heat as a new computer communication channel. Bitwhisper is an interesting potential attack backchannel, but in today’s video I argue why the old TEMPEST techniques are more concerning. If you’re interested in that, or the origins of the term “tinfoil hat,” check out today’s video.

 

(Episode Runtime: 3:32)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFhwzVnnzQ4

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Ben-Gurion Cyber Security lab post on Bitwhisper – BGU.ac.il
  • Great Wired article on Bitwhisper –Wired
  • What is TEMPEST – Wikipedia
  • More information and videos about TEMPEST – Climate Viewer

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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