Explore a comprehensive breakdown of satellite communication hacking, focusing on the Globalstar Simplex Data Service. Delve into the technical aspects of reverse engineering and exploiting satellite protocols, with a step-by-step guide on developing signals intelligence collection and spoofing capabilities. Learn about the vulnerabilities in Globalstar's SPOT asset-tracking solutions and their impact on critical infrastructure, emergency services, and high-value assets. Discover the intricacies of spread spectrum modulation, digital modulation techniques, and the tools required for decoding satellite signals. Gain insights into intercepting downlink communications, spoofing locations, and potential implications for satellite-connected SCADA systems. Understand the challenges of real-time signal processing and the importance of responsible disclosure in the field of satellite security.
Spread Spectrum Satcom Hacking - Attacking The Globalstar Simplex Data Service
Overview
Syllabus
SPREAD SPECTRUM SATCOM HACKING
MOTIVATION
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?
PREREQUISITES
SELECTING A TARGET
Globalstart
SIMPLEX DATA NETWORK
BENT PIPE
REDUNDANCY
GROUND STATIONS AND COMMAND CENTERS
COVERAGE
SECURITY POSTURE
WHERE TO LOOK
PRIOR RESEARCH
FREQUENCIES
THE BREAKTHROUGH
WAVES
TIME DOMAINVS. FREQUENCY DOMAIN
ANALOG MODULATION
AMPLITUDE MODULATION
FREQUENCY MODULATION
DIGITAL MODULATION
PHASE SHIFT KEYING (PSK)
SPREAD SPECTRUM MODULATION
DIRECT SEQUENCE SPREAD SPECTRUM (DSSS)
M-SEQUENCES AND CORRELATION
DECODING THEORY
TOOLS AND HARDWARE
IQ MODULATION
SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
PN RECOVERY
WHAT TO EXPECT
REALTIME IS HARD
CODE TRACKING
DESPREAD SIGNAL
EXTRACTING DATA
PACKET FORMAT
LOCATION DECODING
CHECKSUM
INTERCEPTING ON DOWNLINK
DISCLAIMER
TRANSMITTING
DOES IT WORK
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Uplink Interception
SPOOFING LOCATION
TESTING THE CAPABILITY
DEMO
DISCLOSURE & RESPONSE
CONCLUSIONS
QUESTIONS / COMMENTS?
Taught by
Black Hat
