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For those that like puzzles and micro controllers...

Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:22 am

https://microcorruption.com

You are given a simulated MSP430 based electronic lock that you have to hack. Personally, I think it is very well done. The first two challenges are pretty easy, but I get the feeling it is going to be quite addictive. It is definitely a good introduction into why it is so hard to secure a device the end user has complete access to.

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Re: For those that like puzzles and micro controllers...

Sat Jan 31, 2015 2:51 am

SecretSquirrel wrote:
The first two challenges are pretty easy, but I get the feeling it is going to be quite addictive. It is definitely a good introduction into why it is so hard to secure a device the end user has complete access to.
SecretSquirrel wrote:
The first two challenges are pretty easy, but
SecretSquirrel wrote:
pretty easy
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Re: For those that like puzzles and micro controllers...

Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:17 am

*Clicks Link*
*Reads intro text*
...
*Doesn't fully understand, but is intrigued.*
*Clicks Sign Up link*
*Doesn't know what Shellcode is*
...

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Re: For those that like puzzles and micro controllers...

Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:40 pm

It's kind of a shame because I think this kind of game is a really cool concept, and a good way to go for educational games, but I think this one starts out a bit high-level for the neophyte.

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