Side-Channel Attacks: Sneaking a peek at secrets

Side-channel attacks are a type of attack that exploits information that is leaked by a cryptographic system during its normal operation. This information can be leaked in a variety of ways, such as through power consumption, timing, or electromagnetic emissions. Side-channel attacks can be used to steal secrets, such as passwords, encryption keys, or other sensitive data. They can also be used to bypass security controls, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.