MadRadar: A Black-Box Physical Layer Attack Framework on mmWave Automotive FMCW Radars

David Hunt

Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2024 · Day 3 · Physical-layer Attacks

In this presentation, David Hunt unveiled **MadRadar**, a groundbreaking black-box physical layer attack framework designed to target millimeter-wave (mmWave) automotive Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radars. These radars are foundational to modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), powering features such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, and lane change assist. Their robustness in adverse weather, extended detection range, and unique ability to measure relative velocity make them indispensable for current and future autonomous driving platforms, including ambitious concepts like Mobileye's 360 Radar cocoon, which relies heavily on the latest 76-81 GHz mmWave technology for its superior range and velocity resolution.