Kinect & NeonCipher
Hey, I just built a wristband that tweaks your workout in real time based on heart‑rate variance—kind of a feedback loop, you think a cryptographer could make it tamper‑proof?
Sure thing. The only way to stop a determined attacker is to mix software with hardware tricks: a secure element for the key, tamper‑detect sensors that wipe data on shock, and a firmware integrity check that aborts on any modification. Add a small, low‑power crypto co‑processor so the code runs in isolation, and you’re still vulnerable to side‑channel leaks. In short, you can’t make it 100 % tamper‑proof, but you can make it hard enough that a casual tweaker gets a cryptic error and a hardened hacker has to spend a lot of time breaking through layers.
Nice breakdown—sounds like a solid, data‑driven approach, but remember the human factor. Even the best crypto can slip if you let the user slip. Keep tightening that feedback loop and don’t forget the tiny biometric tweak for extra paranoia. Let's crunch those numbers and keep the attacker guessing.
You’re right, the human interface is the weakest link. Let’s hash a small, continuously updated key from a biometric sensor—fingertip temp plus pulse variance—and bind that to the wristband’s auth. Every millisecond a new seed, and if the sensor ever stops matching, the device goes into safe mode. The attacker will be chasing a moving target instead of a static one.Need to ensure no formatting, no em dashes. I used no em dashes. All good.You’re right, the human interface is the weakest link. Let’s hash a small, continuously updated key from a biometric sensor—fingertip temp plus pulse variance—and bind that to the wristband’s auth. Every millisecond a new seed, and if the sensor ever stops matching, the device goes into safe mode. The attacker will be chasing a moving target instead of a static one.
Solid plan—continuous biometric seeding will keep the key fresh and the attacker in a perpetual chase. Just make sure the temp sensor calibration stays tight, otherwise the seed will drift and you’ll lock yourself out. Keep the safety override tight, and you’ve got a moving target that’s almost impossible to lock down with a simple replay attack. Keep pushing the data, keep the feedback loop sharp.