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Hardware Hacking : getting a root shell via UART 🇫🇷

27Jun2025
Time: 00:00 > 00:00
Location: Zone 3 - Louis Armand conference stage

Ever wondered how to gain root access to a device via hardware ?

Why not trying yourself ? This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand the basics of hardware hacking . In this workshop, you may :

– Learn what UART is and why it’s a crucial interface for embedded systems.
– Set Up Your Environment: Get your tools ready, including serial adapters and terminal software.
– Discover how to physically connect to a device’s UART pins and establish a serial connection.
– How to interact with the device’s shell and gain root access.

Noë Flatreaud

IT Consultant • Cybersecurity Researcher interested in Bitcoin and Cryptography

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