Breaking PIC’s Firmware Encryption

The PIC18F1320 has a built in protection of the configuration, e.g. the firmware. Over att Bunnie’s blog, there is an article on breaking this. Apparently, it takes a UV light source, some tape and mild violence. Stir these components together and you can unlock the devices. Makes you think about what you actually put in your firmware.

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