Wiretap: Breaking Server Sgx via Dram Bus Interposition
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Researchers have demonstrated a new attack, WireTap, that can compromise Intel's SGX (Software Guard Extensions) by intercepting DRAM bus signals, raising concerns about the security of secure enclaves.
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bcrl
3 months ago
I fail to understand why anyone would believe that it's possible to create a system that remains secure when an attacker has physical access to the hardware. It's the security version of snake oil. All the ever increasing complexity does is buy time.
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