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iandanforth on Oct 6, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Autothysis SSD drives impede unauthorised access

I'd like to know if the self-destruct mechanism still functions at very low temperatures. Given that one known attack on data in RAM is to flash freeze it (Cold Boot Attack) it is natural to think about lowering the device temperature to the point where chemical reactions wouldn't and mechanical devices would jam.

AlyssaRowan on Oct 6, 2014 [–]

That probably won't work on its own, but as part of a nutritious breakfast...

First thing I'd try: LN₂ over the case entry sensors followed by that fun expandy foam stuff.

It probably wouldn't work first time, but next try I'd know where to short/aim. Or shortcut that with X/gamma so I have a drill point.

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