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QIF-T0057

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Network mapping (BCI topology)

Tier 2 — Validated (Independently Replicated)

Legacy status: CONFIRMED

Discover topology of BCI networks: communication pathways between electrodes, processing units, and external interfaces. Prerequisite for targeted attacks. Deploy honeypot nodes and dynamic addressing.

Technique Details

Tactic
QIF-N.SC
Status
CONFIRMED
Bands
S2, S3

Therapeutic Application

Mapping BCI network topology, device capabilities, and communication pathways

Clinical Analog

Brain network analysis for diagnosis and surgical planning

Treats

  • epilepsy network mapping
  • brain tumor connectivity
  • connectome research

Neural Impact

2 of 7 neural bands affected

S2 S3

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Scoring

NISS v1.1 NISS:1.1/BI:N/CR:N/CD:N/CV:N/RV:F/NP:N
CVSS v4.0 CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N
0.0None
BICRCDCVRVNP
 

Governance

Neurorights at Risk

This technique threatens 1 of the 4 proposed neurorights (Ienca & Andorno, 2017).

Consent Complexity
0.16 / 4.0

FDORA §3305 Compliance

Non-Cyber Device (missing: software)
Regulatory Coverage
0.6 / 1.0
524B Requirements
TM PM
Regulatory Gaps
  • ! No FDA pathway for consumer sensor exploitation

Validation Status

Theoretical / Not yet validated. This technique has not been independently tested. See the validation dashboard for what has been tested.

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