Researchers uncover hidden 'backdoor' in widely used ESP32 microchip

An undocumented set of low-level commands has been discovered in the ESP32 microchip, a widely used component in IoT devices. Manufactured by the Chinese company Espressif, the ESP32 is a crucial component for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in numerous smart devices, including mobile phones, computers, smart locks, and medical equipment.Read Entire Article

Mar 9, 2025 - 18:30
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Researchers uncover hidden 'backdoor' in widely used ESP32 microchip

An undocumented set of low-level commands has been discovered in the ESP32 microchip, a widely used component in IoT devices. Manufactured by the Chinese company Espressif, the ESP32 is a crucial component for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in numerous smart devices, including mobile phones, computers, smart locks, and medical equipment.

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