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Yaacoub, J.P.A., Fernandez, J.H., Noura, H.N. and Chehab, A. (2021) Security of Power Line Communication Systems: Issues, Limitations and Existing Solutions. Computer Science Review, 39, Article ID: 100331.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosrev.2020.100331

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• TITLE: Side-Channel Attacks & Data Exfiltration Using Wall Outlet USB Power Adapters

  AUTHORS: Andrew Masters, Vijay K. Madisetti

  KEYWORDS: Cybersecurity, Side Channel Attack, Power Line Communication, Penetration Testing, Hotplug Attack Tool

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Information Security, Vol.15 No.4, September 10, 2024

  ABSTRACT: The number and creativity of side channel attacks have increased dramatically in recent years. Of particular interest are attacks leveraging power line communication to 1) gather information on power consumption from the victim and 2) exfiltrate data from compromised machines. Attack strategies of this nature on the greater power grid and building infrastructure levels have been shown to be a serious threat. This project further explores this concept of a novel attack vector by creating a new type of penetration testing tool: an USB power adapter capable of remote monitoring of device power consumption and communicating through powerline communications.