Conference Talks

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Safe and Secure Drivers in High-Level Languages

Explore writing PCIe drivers in modern languages like Rust and Go, focusing on safety, security, and performance. Learn techniques for user-space implementation and hardware isolation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Provable Security

Explore modern cryptography's security proofs, their benefits, and limitations. Learn about assumptions, formal definitions, idealized primitives, and potential backdoors in cryptographic protocols.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Surveillance State Limited by Acts of Courage and Conscience

Explore the latest developments and challenges faced by Snowden Refugees, including their appeals, surveillance issues, and ongoing struggles for safety and justice.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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A Christmas Carol - The Spectres of the Past, Present, and Future

Comprehensive overview of Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, including new variants, classification, and mitigations. Explores ongoing security challenges in modern processors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Inside the Fake Science Factories

Exposé des usines de fausse science : enquête sur les conférences et revues pseudo-académiques frauduleuses, leurs méthodes, leurs impacts et les motivations derrière ce phénomène lucratif.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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It Always Feels Like the Five Eyes Are Watching You

Explore the Five Eyes intelligence alliance's history, operations, and impact on global surveillance and encryption, examining its implications for security and privacy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Inside the AMD Microcode ROM

Reverse engineering AMD CPU microcode: mapping physical to virtual addresses, developing custom microcode programs, and implementing defensive measures. Includes open-source framework and hardware setup details.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Compromising Online Accounts by Cracking Voicemail Systems

Explore techniques for compromising voicemail systems, leveraging old and new methods. Learn the far-reaching impacts and preventive measures for securing online accounts.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Hunting the Sigfox - Wireless IoT Network Security

Dissecting Sigfox's IoT network protocol, revealing security vulnerabilities and presenting an open-source alternative. Explores radio technology, cryptography, and potential attacks on this emerging low-power wide-area network.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Censored Planet - A Global Censorship Observatory

Explore CensoredPlanet, a global observatory measuring internet censorship without user participation. Learn about its innovative approach, techniques, and impact on understanding online restrictions worldwide.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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SiliVaccine - North Korea's Weapon of Mass Detection

Explore North Korea's national antivirus software, SiliVaccine. Uncover its architecture, development process, and hidden features through reverse engineering, revealing insights into DPRK's secretive software industry.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Going Deep Underground to Watch the Stars

Explore neutrino astronomy with Hyper-Kamiokande, a massive underground detector. Learn how it unveils solar mysteries, observes supernovas, and advances our understanding of particle physics and the universe.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Artistic PCB Design and Fabrication

Explore the artistic and mechanical aspects of PCB design, from initial sketches to manufacturing. Learn techniques for creating complex shapes, internal holes, and unique designs in circuit boards.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Locked Up Science

Exploring strategies to break down paywalls in scholarly communication and promote open access to scientific knowledge, including recent developments and collaborative efforts.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Meltdown and Spectre for Normal People

Understand Meltdown and Spectre security flaws: their hardware basis, widespread impact, and patching challenges. Includes insights on CPU architecture and security vulnerability management.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk