Hardware Hacking

  1. Target Device Reconnaissance
    1. Physical Device Analysis
      1. External Inspection Techniques
        1. Case Construction Analysis
          1. Port and Connector Identification
            1. Label and Marking Documentation
              1. Regulatory Compliance Markings
              2. Non-Destructive Opening Methods
                1. Hidden Fastener Location
                  1. Clip and Tab Identification
                    1. Ultrasonic Welding Detection
                      1. Adhesive Removal Techniques
                      2. Internal Component Survey
                        1. PCB Layout Documentation
                          1. Component Photography
                            1. Connector and Test Point Mapping
                              1. Shield and Cover Removal
                            2. Component Identification and Research
                              1. IC Marking Interpretation
                                1. Manufacturer Identification
                                  1. Part Number Decoding
                                    1. Date and Lot Code Analysis
                                      1. Package Type Recognition
                                      2. Datasheet Acquisition
                                        1. Manufacturer Website Resources
                                          1. Third-Party Database Searches
                                            1. Obsolete Part Documentation
                                              1. Cross-Reference Tools
                                              2. Functional Block Analysis
                                                1. Power Management Circuits
                                                  1. Processing Units
                                                    1. Memory Subsystems
                                                      1. Communication Interfaces
                                                        1. Sensor Integration
                                                      2. PCB Analysis and Reverse Engineering
                                                        1. Layer Stack Analysis
                                                          1. Layer Count Determination
                                                            1. Via Type Identification
                                                              1. Impedance Controlled Routing
                                                              2. Signal Tracing Techniques
                                                                1. Visual Inspection Methods
                                                                  1. Continuity Testing
                                                                    1. X-Ray Imaging
                                                                      1. Thermal Imaging Analysis
                                                                      2. Power Distribution Analysis
                                                                        1. Voltage Rail Identification
                                                                          1. Current Path Mapping
                                                                            1. Decoupling Network Analysis
                                                                            2. Clock and Reset Network Analysis
                                                                              1. Clock Distribution Trees
                                                                                1. Reset Circuit Identification
                                                                                  1. Power Sequencing Analysis
                                                                                2. Behavioral Analysis
                                                                                  1. Power Consumption Profiling
                                                                                    1. Idle State Analysis
                                                                                      1. Active State Characterization
                                                                                        1. Sleep Mode Detection
                                                                                          1. Power State Transitions
                                                                                          2. Thermal Profiling
                                                                                            1. Operating Temperature Mapping
                                                                                              1. Thermal Hotspot Identification
                                                                                                1. Cooling System Analysis
                                                                                                2. Electromagnetic Emission Analysis
                                                                                                  1. Unintentional Radiation Detection
                                                                                                    1. Clock Frequency Identification
                                                                                                      1. Data-Dependent Emissions
                                                                                                      2. Acoustic Analysis
                                                                                                        1. Mechanical Noise Sources
                                                                                                          1. Piezoelectric Effects
                                                                                                            1. Acoustic Side-Channel Leakage

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                                                                                                        6. Communication Interface Analysis