Modchips of the State

Explore the feasibility and implications of hardware implants in supply chain attacks through this 37-minute conference talk from the 35th Chaos Communication Congress (35C3). Delve into the design of a proof-of-concept SPI bus hardware implant with capabilities similar to those described in the Bloomberg/Supermicro article. Examine how the baseboard management controller (BMC) can be exploited to bypass operating system protections and access systems without generating easily detectable network traffic. Learn about potential countermeasures to detect these "modchips" and enhance trust in computer systems. Gain insights into the technical aspects of hardware-based supply chain attacks and their potential impact on cybersecurity.