Ben Nassi

Cybersecurity Researcher & AI Security Expert; Faculty at Tel Aviv University; Pwnie Award Winner for Best Crypto Attack

Israel
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Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, Futurism, Innovation, Research & Exploration, Security & Defense, Technology
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Ben Nassi Biography

Dr. Ben Nassi is a cybersecurity researcher and white-hat hacker specializing in AI security, cryptanalysis, and cyber-physical systems. Nassi holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science, a Master of Science in software engineering, and a doctorate in security and privacy in the IoT era from Ben-Gurion University. He began his career at Deutsche Telekom Innovation Labs as a researcher and software developer, later completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell Tech as a Jacobs Urban Tech Hub Fellow before joining the School of Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University as a faculty member.

Nassi is recognized for his work in video-based cryptanalysis. He developed a method to recover secret keys from non-compromised devices by analyzing video footage of a device's power LED. This research demonstrated that cryptographic computations performed by a device's CPU alter its power consumption, affecting the brightness of the power LED—changes detectable by exploiting a video camera's rolling shutter. His team demonstrated the recovery of a 256-bit ECDSA key from a smartcard using video footage from a hijacked Internet-connected security camera located 16 meters away, and a 378-bit SIKE key from a Samsung Galaxy S8 using footage from a connected USB speaker via an iPhone. This study received the Pwnie Award for Best Crypto Attack.

Nassi's research extends to secret key recovery and audible speech recovery from a device's status LED. He gained international attention after remotely triggering Tesla's autopilot to stop the car in response to a compromised McDonald's advertisement presented on an Internet-connected digital billboard. Nassi also discovered a method to detect targeted drone activity in which a drone is illicitly filming a victim, research with implications for personal privacy and unmanned aerial vehicle security. He co-authored the paper introducing "Morris II," the first worm designed to target generative AI ecosystems through adversarial self-replicating prompts. The findings demonstrated how Morris II can exploit a generative AI email assistant, siphoning data from emails and sending spam, even bypassing some security measures in popular AI systems such as ChatGPT and Gemini.

Nassi is a frequent speaker at Black Hat, RSAC, and DEF CON events, and has served as a member of the Black Hat Review Board. He has received the Urban Tech Hub Fellowship, the Viterbi Fellowship for Nurturing Future Faculty Members, and the BGU Dean Award for Excellence in PhD. As a speaker, Nassi addresses security and privacy in AI-powered cyber-physical systems and explains advancements in cybersecurity. His work has been featured in Wired, Forbes, Ars Technica, The Wall Street Journal, MIT Technology Review, and Business Insider. Nassi is regarded as an authoritative voice in cybersecurity research, AI security, and cryptanalysis.

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Ben Nassi Speaking Topics

  • # 1 : Safety vs. Security for AI of Autonomous Cars?

    After extensive research and development, the automobile industry is on the cusp of a new era in computing with the emergence of semi and fully autonomous cars, which offer automatic alternatives to traditional manual driving.

    However, as we approach this transformational shift, critical questions arise concerning the risks associated with the AI that powers these autonomous vehicles. How can we ensure the security of the AI systems controlling these cars? And is it possible that a seemingly more secure AI could paradoxically lead to more dangerous driving scenarios?

    In a compelling talk, join Ben as he delves into the safety and security challenges associated with autonomous vehicles. Ben will shed light on how seemingly innocent objects like digital billboards and emergency vehicles, encountered frequently while driving, can actually jeopardize the safety of both the autonomous car's occupants and other road users. He will present video demonstrations illustrating these risks specifically concerning Tesla vehicles.

    Furthermore, Ben will meticulously analyze the existing security mechanisms in place and argue for the necessity of developing new and dedicated approaches to secure the AI driving these autonomous vehicles which can withstand potential threats and guarantee passenger safety.

    Lastly, Ben will address a counter-intuitive belief: that enhancing AI security might somehow lead to more dangerous driving conditions. Through thoughtful analysis, Ben will explain how greater AI security can, in fact, contribute to less safe and more dangerous driving. Join us for this enlightening discussion on the safety and security challenges of the autonomous vehicle revolution.

  • # 2: AI is coming.. Are you ready?

    We have officially entered the era of AI, where prominent companies like OpenAI, Google, Tesla, and others have seamlessly integrated AI models into both physical (e.g., autonomous vehicles) and digital systems (e.g., chatbots). These AI-powered systems continuously and extensively interact with end users, presenting exciting opportunities and cutting-edge functionalities.

    However, this revolutionary integration of AI also introduces unprecedented risks that demand our attention. What do we truly understand about these new risks posed to end users by AI?

    In this talk, Ben delves into the challenges arising from integrating AI into physical and digital systems that heavily interact with end users. Ben conducts an analysis of the new threat models emerging from the interface between AI and end-users. Through compelling videos, he demonstrates how attackers can exploit these systems:

    • By implanting malicious banners on websites to target users of an LLM.
    • By compromising advertisements displayed on digital billboards to attack drivers and passengers of autonomous vehicles.

    During the talk, Ben thoroughly examines the current security mechanisms employed to protect end users from potential threats. Despite their existence, he highlights the imperative need for new and dedicated security mechanisms specifically tailored to safeguard end users against AI-based systems like chatbots, autonomous vehicles, and others. As the talk reaches its conclusion, Ben focuses on discussing the precautions that end-users must adopt while interacting with AI-based systems. By embracing proactive measures, we can ensure the safe integration of AI into systems that extensively interface with end users.

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  • What topics does Ben Nassi speak about?

    Ben Nassi is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, Futurism, Innovation, Research & Exploration, Security & Defense, Technology

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Ben Nassi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as # 1 : Safety vs. Security for AI of Autonomous Cars?, # 2: AI is coming.. Are you ready? and # 3: Making Smart Cities Safer. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Nassi for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Ben Nassi generally travels from Israel and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark Kelly, Tim Cortinovis, Scott Amyx, Erik Qualman and Gerd Leonhard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Nassi for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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