PicoEMP: low-cost Electromagnetic Fault Injection (EMFI) tool
Hacker NewsWednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:05:56 AM
A new tool called PicoEMP is making waves in the cybersecurity world—it’s a budget-friendly way to perform Electromagnetic Fault Injection (EMFI), a technique used to hack hardware by disrupting its operations with electromagnetic pulses. Think of it as a low-cost "digital lockpick" for security researchers and hobbyists who want to test device vulnerabilities without breaking the bank.
Editor’s Note: Hardware hacking tools are usually expensive, putting them out of reach for many researchers and tinkerers. PicoEMP changes that, democratizing access to EMFI testing. This matters because cheaper tools mean more people can find and fix security flaws before malicious actors do—potentially making everyday electronics safer for everyone.
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