How To Locate JTAG on the PCB
1. What is JTAG? JTAG is a debugging and programming interface found on many microcontrollers, FPGAs, and processors....
Backdooring firmware
Backdooring firmware involves modifying the original firmware code to insert malicious functionality while maintaining its operational integrity. This...
Executing a firmware binary
Executing a firmware binary requires emulating or replicating the environment in which the binary was designed to run....
Firmware file extensions
Firmware files come in various formats, often specific to the platform, architecture, or device being updated. These file...
Embedded Device Architectures
Embedded devices and IoT devices are designed with a range of architectures tailored to their performance, power, and...
Connectors and Communication interfaces-Pin Counts:
Here’s a list of pin counts for various commonly used connectors and communication interfaces: 1. JTAG (Joint Test...
Finding JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) interfaces
Finding JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) interfaces and using them to dump firmware involves identifying the interface on...
Analyzing encrypted firmware
Analyzing encrypted firmware involves identifying and decrypting its contents before performing further analysis. This requires an understanding of...
Dumping firmware from a device’s PCB
Dumping firmware from a device’s PCB (Printed Circuit Board) typically involves accessing the device’s memory to extract its...