Hacking the Wireless World with Software Defined Radio 2.0

Explore the fascinating world of wireless communication hacking and reverse engineering in this Black Hat conference talk. Discover how to communicate with NASA space probes, spoof restaurant pager systems, and build your own bistatic RADAR system using airport surveillance equipment. Delve into the intricacies of RFID systems used in tollbooths, building security, and vehicular keyless entry. Learn about steganographic image 'printing' on the radio spectrum and techniques for dominating the RF spectrum through blind signal analysis. Gain insights into reverse engineering RF communications systems using open source software and affordable radio hardware. Explore long-term radio data gathering for cracking poorly implemented encryption schemes, such as the Radio Data Service's Traffic Message Channel. Briefly examine satellite communications reversing, real-time aircraft tracking and visualization, monitoring aircraft health through ACARS, and locating clandestine radio transmissions. Bring your SDR equipment to fully engage with this captivating exploration of wireless world hacking.