My thoughts on why we should not resist change to Vegas cons - mainly because we can never stop change.
The AT&T Fiber Upgrade Pt. Three
Finally. I have fiber.
My Plan-demic
With the first wave finished, a second wave looms, and that whole “risk management” mindset kicks in.
The AT&T Fiber Upgrade Pt. Two
My fiber upgrade is stuck worse than…. well let’s just say the upgrade could use a fiber diet to clear out the blockage.
Advancing Persistently Against APT
It’s all fun and games until a PRC-sponsored attack group gets personal.
Talon
There are reasons I run my own mail server, they may seem paranoid but they are not. Well. not too paranoid...
The Hacker Burner Phone
The ultimate burner phone. And half the fun is just acquisition.
Server Error
It's Friday afternoon, and one console error message can ruin the entire day.
The AT&T Fiber Upgrade Pt. 1
They were asking me all kinds of things, with these exact questions being standouts - “What is wrong?” and “Why are we here?” Part one of my AT&T ordeal.
The Home Network Overhaul
I moved everything to UniFi, then they had a major breach. I’d do it again the same way regardless.
Things I Learned in 2020
2020 was rough, but it did present some interesting learning opportunities.
Fun Xmas Friday: Famous Encounters
Sometimes meeting famous people is cool. But sometimes it is weird.
The BSidesDFW 2020 Experiment
I sometimes experiment with presentations, and I did it big time with my latest conference talk.
Hacker EDC: Apocalypse Edition
There’s been a few changes in my EDC, some were just updates, some were more apocalyptic in nature.
My MITM/Sniffing Station
In exploring how phone apps work, sometimes it helps to throw yourself and your gear right in the middle of things..
Contact Tracing Issues
I take off my researcher hat, and put on a hat made of dark tin foil…..
Tales from my Teens: Bad Date
Ah, the perfect date. Except for the drugs. And the meal. And the beverages.
Researcher's Plight: Sendmail
Security research is a lot of fun. Except when a bunch of people complain.
Avoiding Physical Surveillance
Surveillance advice from a hacker type.