Replacing the Firmware (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Two of the systems allowed an attacker to replace completely the firmware, which is home to the programs controlling the devices. Credit Jacobs School of Engineering/UC San Diego Usage Restrictions Please credit Jacobs School of Engineering/UC San Diego License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.