Here Be Backdoors - A Journey into the Secrets of Industrial Firmware

Embark on a journey into the hidden world of industrial firmware security with this Black Hat USA 2012 conference talk. Explore the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure systems such as PLCs, Smart Meters, SCADA, and Industrial Control Systems. Discover how the changing landscape of cybersecurity has rendered traditional isolation methods obsolete. Learn about remote attack possibilities on power plants and smart meters without physical access. Delve into the process of firmware analysis through reverse engineering, uncovering backdoors, confidential documentation, and vulnerabilities in industrial devices. Gain insights from real-world cases, including the revelation of a previously undisclosed backdoor in a family of Smart Meters. Challenge the notion of security through obscurity that has long dominated Industrial Control Systems and prepare to navigate the treacherous waters of industrial cybersecurity.