Attacking Electric Motors for Fun and Profit

Explore the security vulnerabilities of electric motors in this 48-minute Black Hat conference talk. Dive into the world of electric motor attacks that bridge the gap between cyber and physical realms, potentially causing real-world damage. Learn about the ubiquity of electric motors, their control systems, and their significant impact on global electricity consumption. Discover various attack vectors, including physical attacks, sensor layer exploits, drive layer vulnerabilities, and motor layer weaknesses. Examine case studies involving remote control cars, digital servos, and industrial systems. Gain insights into motor threat models, attack objectives, and common attack techniques. Understand the importance of security in electric motor systems and explore recommendations for mitigating risks. Ideal for cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and anyone interested in the intersection of cybersecurity and physical systems.