Category Archives: SSD

Self-encrypting SSDs vulnerable to encryption bypass attacks

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Researchers have discovered security holes in the hardware encryption implementation of several solid state disks (SSDs) manufactured by Crucial (owned by Micron) and Samsung, which could allow attackers to bypass the disk encryption feature and access… Continue reading Self-encrypting SSDs vulnerable to encryption bypass attacks→

Flaws in Popular Self-Encrypting SSDs Let Attackers Decrypt Data

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We all have something to hide, something to protect. But if you are also relying on self-encrypting drives for that, then you should read this news carefully.

Security researchers have discovered multiple critical vulnerabilities in some of the popula… Continue reading Flaws in Popular Self-Encrypting SSDs Let Attackers Decrypt Data→

Does full disk encryption offer mitigation in the case of the firmware of an SSD being compromised?

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Suppose the firmware of an SSD or HDD has been compromised by rogue actors either through “interdiction” (interception) or via the internet. They are able to exfiltrate data and conduct surveillance at will without my knowled… Continue reading Does full disk encryption offer mitigation in the case of the firmware of an SSD being compromised?→

Is it possible for the firmware of an SSD be infected by malware/malicious rootkits via the internet?

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I am asking this because based on Snowden’s relevations, bad actors “interdict” (intercept) shipments of routers, HDDs, SSDs, servers, etc., install malicious rootkits and spyware in the firmware and then send the infected ha… Continue reading Is it possible for the firmware of an SSD be infected by malware/malicious rootkits via the internet?→