micro_research [Berlin] salon: TEMPEST April 23, 2009

April 23rd 8PM: TEMPEST salon [with Gordo Savicic and Bengt Sjölén]

Any time a machine is used to process classified
information electrically, the various switches, contacts.
relays, and other components in that machine may emit
radio frequency or acoustic energy.

... This problem of compromising radiation we have given the covername
TEMPEST.

[TEMPEST: A Signal Problem. NSA 1972]

micro_research hosts a three day working group (22,23,24 April 2PM+)
exploring the signal phenomenon hiding behind the covername of TEMPEST
and making use of contemporary technologies such as software-defined
radio (USRP). The working group focus is very much on the analysis and
subsequent reconstruction of any leaked signal, for example allowing
the researcher to remotely monitor a distant computer display or
keyboard.

The TEMPEST working group/salon underscores a rich adventure, making
sense of fortuitous emanations of sound, light and, primarily,
electromagnetic phenomena. Research topics for artistic examination
include, but are not limited to: signals and noise, van Eck phreaking,
decoding, encryption and hiding, surveillance, information and
carrier/support, intentionality of compromising emanations.

Finally, TEMPEST, as covername with the word itself as revealing a
certain relation to both hiding (information) and the state
(subject). TEMPEST supposedly means nothing, quite simply denying the
possibility of being decoded as itself an acronym. A codeword for the
exposure of the world as (being) encoded.

The TEMPEST salon on the 23rd will open with a short presentation of
interim research results. Appropriate food and drinks will be
served. Free entry. RSVP.

Reference:

http://www.1010.co.uk/org/data_forensics.html#sec-4.7

Details:

xxxxx_micro_research, pickledfeet, Linienstrasse 54, Berlin 10119

U2, Rosa-Luxemburg-Pl.
U8, Rosenthaler Pl.

Official Website: http://1010.co.uk