Some people dump software from Galaxis receiver and extract a key for Nagra 2 smart cards.Now works all channels form Astra and Hispasat.First public emulator is writted to Knot3 smart cards.Some people say that there is a big chance to extract key to Premiere platforms.
Also some groups try extract software from this smart card -they use smart card reader and write firmware to others smart cards.
What is the smart card ? A smart card resembles a credit card in size and shape, but inside it is completely different. First of all, it has an inside -- a normal credit card is a simple piece of plastic. The inside of a smart card usually contains an embedded microprocessor. The microprocessor is under a gold contact pad on one side of the card. Think of the microprocessor as replacing the usual magnetic stripe on a credit card or debit card. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT - SOFTWARE ARE PUBLIC