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Research of RAM data remanence times

Published at December 13, 2024 · Krystian Hebel ·  14 min read

Dynamic RAM must be periodically refreshed to maintain its content. JEDEC specifies how often this has to be done to ensure proper operation. In this post, we will see for how long the data can be recovered if it isn't....

Categories: miscellaneous

Qubes Os Summit 2024

Published at December 9, 2024 · Marta Witkowska ·  8 min read

The sixth Qubes OS Summit, hosted in Berlin from September 20–22, 2024, was a dynamic convergence of experts and enthusiasts in the field of secure, open-source computing. Organized by 3mdeb and the Invisible Things Lab, this hybrid event featured live-streamed sessions for remote participants, facilitating global engagement....

Categories: miscellaneous os-dev

Getting started with Hardkernel ODROID H4+

Published at August 1, 2024 · Michał Żygowski ·  14 min read

First steps with new hardware and preparations for coreboot firmware porting. A quick cookbook where to start and what to do when you get your hands on a new platform and not get your hands or board burnt....

Categories: firmware

Implementing UEFI Secure Boot on MPL PIP4x

Published at April 18, 2024 · Paweł Langowski ·  12 min read

This post explains how we tackled the problem of implementing UEFI Secure Boot on MPL's PIP platforms. The process included testing the platform's compatibility with Secure Boot and integrating automatic image signing into an existing Yocto layer....

Categories: firmware security