Personal Computers
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Personal computing devices have revolutionized the way people work, communicate, learn, and entertain themselves. The landscape of personal computing is vast, encompassing a wide range of devices designed for various needs, from work and productivity to gaming, media consumption, and beyond. We have been working in this technology space since the founding of SIPI. Our lab has extensive tear-down and system analysis capabilities that have grown out of decades of experience.
These are a few of the technical approaches that we have used in the past:
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Hardware Analysis: Disassembling the physical components (motherboards, processors, memory) to understand how they interact. This often involves inspecting circuit boards, chips, and firmware, which can reveal information about hidden features, vulnerabilities, or performance bottlenecks.
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Software/Operating System Analysis: Decompiling or disassembling software and operating system components to understand their internal workings. This is often done to understand undocumented APIs and system calls.
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BIOS/UEFI Firmware Exploration: Reverse engineering the BIOS or UEFI firmware can provide insights into system initialization, hardware configuration, and even backdoor vulnerabilities.
These are examples of our hardware experience:
1. Personal Computers (PCs)
2. Smartphones and Tablets
3. Wearables (Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers)
4. Game Consoles
5. Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
6. Printers and Scanners
7. Smart TVs and Set-Top Boxes