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What is Not Malware?
The Troubles of Modern Android APK Forensics Those of you familiar with me know I have done quite a bit of work in modern Android forensics, malware or otherwise. The quick TLDR for those of you in the back is the landscape of Android has changed (quite awhile ago actually). Historically (like...
Rooting the Cadillac Part 2: SecOc
Several months ago I mentioned much of Global B is neither encrypted nor signed. This is 'mostly' true, especially on CAN5, but its not as bad as you think. Since our goal is actually being able to repair the vehicle we own, being able to actually place a module on the vehicle that can cooperate...
Rooting the Cadillac Part 1: Lay of the Land
Disclaimer: All actions performed here were performed in an enclosed safe environment by professionals with 10+ years in automotive pentesting experience. Attempting any of this yourself will likely cause irreparable hardware damage. Don't try any of this. Anyway, just enjoy the show. Most reading...
Gretio iOS Data Logs
It's about time. Coming soon (after the ControlV2 release). Charts A video is worth a thousand pictures. The charts and gesture system are built from the ground up to support analysis on the go while being efficient at displaying millions of data units. Starting a Record Just tap the little...
Maybe you should decline OTAs?
featured image from BMW USA in car advertisements Let's talk about Why. If you have not read The ABCs of Global B yet I highly recommend starting there. Tuning modern vehicles is tricky as modules will only accept calibrations signed by GM. They usually won't even allow you to enter a programming...
Gretio 1.08 iOS Preview
Our last post showed off Gretio 1.08 features, but it didn't reveal much about iOS. Gretio 1.08 Preview Gretio iOS 1.08 will be releasing over the next week alongside Gretio Android 1.08. ControlV2 iOS Gretio is getting the same control v2 treatment as Android. It just looks a little different as...
Gretio 1.08 Preview
A preview of what's coming in Gretio 1.08. Global B is Stable Global B beta has been out for a little over a year now and is now considered stable. With 1.08 several major improvements are being done Initial connection to Global B is now much faster. Many minor mistakes have been fixed, data...
The ABCs of Global B
At Surreal Development we created Gretio for Global B (successfully) with 0 prior knowledge. The only information you can find about Global B on the internet is conjecture but nothing definitive. We want to change that, and so we are pleased to create what might be the first definitive 100% public...
Gretio Android 1.07.01.034 Data Migration
Hello Gretio Users! If you want to keep your Android Dashboard configurations you must launch the app at least ONCE sometime between today and May 31s on v1.07.01.034 or higher. We have changed our local database provider from Realm to Room with the intention of removing Realm from Greito in a few...
