Are You Up to the Challenge? Hack Raspberry Pi's RP2350 for a $10K Bounty!
The Raspberry Pi Foundation, in collaboration with Hextree.io, has launched a security challenge focused on their new RP2350 microcontroller. This challenge is open to all hardware hackers and security enthusiasts who can attempt to breach the RP2350’s security features. The goal? Extract a 128-bit secret hidden in one-time programmable (OTP) memory. The prize for successfully hacking this chip is a $10,000 bounty!
Watch Ian talk about the10,000 dollar bounty on cracking the RP2350's security in this episode of The Electromaker Show
The Challenge at DEF CON and Beyond
The RP2350 challenge was notably presented at DEF CON, one of the largest hacking conferences. The microcontroller was incorporated into event badges, and participants were invited to attempt to breach its security during the event. Despite the expertise present, the challenge remains unresolved, with the bounty still available until September 7th, 2024. The challenge involves overcoming the RP2350’s secure boot and other robust security measures, with detailed instructions available on the challenge’s GitHub page.
A Balanced Microcontroller for Makers and Industry
Raspberry Pi's RP2350 microcontroller is a versatile chip that balances security and usability. It features ARM TrustZone technology, providing robust security, yet remaining accessible to the maker community. Raspberry Pi has ensured that the RP2350 can cater to both hobbyists and industry professionals, offering the capability to integrate advanced security features into projects without sacrificing the openness that Raspberry Pi is known for.
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Residing on the south coast of England, Rich has spent the last few years building Electomaker.io from the ground up. He is usually found behind a laptop coordinating the rest of the EM team and occasionally finding time to contribute articles to the blog. When not tapping away at a laptop, he can be found either paddleboarding, at the beach, playing golf (badly), or camping with his family.
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