Researcher Strips ROM For Binary Code

Improved Tooling Makes Such Attacks More Likely
Research shows that attackers can physically extract secrets embedded into read-only memory on a shoestring budget. The equipment involves a polishing wheel, a jig and an optical microscope. The attack sounds impossible "until it’s observed for real," said Tony Moor, a IOActive researcher.

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