This talk introduces a new entrant into the NSA Playset: BLINKERCOUGH. BLINKERCOUGH is a C&C; and data-exfiltration implant embedded in a seemingly innocuous cable. It uses optical means to jump the air-gap, having zero radio footprint. BLINKERCOUGH can be used in radio monitored or radio-denied settings.
Michael (@r00tkillah) has done hard-time in real-time. An old-school computer engineer by education, he spends his days championing product security for a large semiconductor company. Previously, he developed and tested embedded hardware and software, dicked around with strap-on boot roms, mobile apps, office suites, and written some secure software. On nights and weekends he hacks on electronics, writes BSides CFPs, and contributes to the NSA Playset.