Paavai Aram

Hello, this is Paavai Aram. I am currently pursuing MSc in Cybersecurity Engineering at the University of Warwick. My inception into Cybersecurity began with my inspiration of Richard Stallman and free open source software tools. I even built a Linux-themed website (https://killswitchp.github.io/) from scratch where I write cybersecurity and personal blogs. Apart from this, I like Active Directory penetration testing and Threat Hunting. Soon I will be doing some advanced red team certifications as well :)


Session

12-14
13:00
15min
Disabling Drones: Disruption and Forensic Data Analysis
Paavai Aram

In this session, I will present my research on disrupting drone operations by targeting their command-and-control (C2) channels and analyzing the forensic evidence left behind. My work explores various disruption techniques, such as Wi-Fi de-authentication, man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, video stealing, and drone disabling using tools like Flipper Zero, ESP32 microcontrollers, and Linux command-line utilities. I will also delve into the forensic analysis conducted post-attack to identify digital footprints and network anomalies left by these disruptions. If live demonstrations are not feasible at the conference, I have recorded videos of all the attacks on the drone to showcase them, and some of the attacks can be performed without flying the drone. Alternatively, I can use simulations to demonstrate the techniques. This research provides a framework for detecting and documenting evidence of drone attacks, significantly contributing to the field of drone forensics and cyber-physical security.

Rookies
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