
Hacker Hangouts
By Alex Chaveriat

Hacker HangoutsApr 03, 2023

TikTok or TikStop? The Battle for US's Digital Soul
Welcome back to Hacker Hangouts, it's Silk, Gater, Gourry, and Gulo. In this episode, we're diving into the hotly debated topic of whether TikTok should be banned in the United States. We'll be sharing our thoughts on how the conversation started, what makes TikTok stand out from other platforms, and what possible solutions might look like. Join us as we break down the Restrict Act, a US bill that tackles data privacy and security issues by potentially banning adversarial foreign entities applications and businesses but hasn't been finalized yet. We'll discuss our concerns about how vague the bill is and how it could be misused if not carefully crafted. Plus, we'll talk about the need for better data protection frameworks that apply to all companies, whether they're from the US or abroad. We'll be stressing the importance of increased transparency, user control, and company accountability. We believe that thoughtful steps need to be taken to protect user privacy while still allowing people to connect with each other online. So, tune in and join our conversation as we explore the complexities of the TikTok debate from a hacker's perspective. Thanks for watching and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price https://twitter.com/Gater_Byte https://twitter.com/GuloGuloDesu

Hackers Unplugged: There is Nothing More To Talk About
In this episode of Hacker Hangouts titled "Hackers Unplugged: There is Nothing More to Talk About," we are going to delve into the inner workings of the podcast. We will be talking about the journey we have taken from the early days of just hanging out and talking about hacking to the “more structured topics” we have today to where I want to start going in the future. We will discuss the challenges, like figuring out what topics to cover, and the imposter syndrome we sometimes experience when we feel like we don't have anything new to share. We will also talk about how we have expanded by brining in new faces and how we have utilized platforms like Discord. We will also touch on the software I created called Hacker Herder that has helped us manage the podcast and help things run smoothly. We will discuss the future of the podcast and the plans for continuing to create content Overall, we want to express our appreciation to our listeners and share our passion for the hacker community. Tune in for a fun and insightful episode that offers a behind-the-scenes look at Hacker Hangouts. Thanks for reading and listening and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price https://sec.rip/@loops https://twitter.com/Gater_Byte https://twitter.com/GuloGuloDesu

The End of Curiosity: How ChatGPT is Killing the Cat
Join me and my friends Gater, Loops, and Gourry on the upcoming episode of Hacker Hangouts podcast, "The End of Curiosity: How ChatGPT is Killing the Cat", where we will explore the future of search engines and the potential impact of conversational search engines like Bing Chat that use ChatGPT. These new search engines may eliminate the need to actually visit external sites for information, as users can get the answers they need from the search engine's chat interface. But what does this mean for the thrill of discovery that is at the heart of hacking? Will conversational search engines like Bing Chat that use ChatGPT change the way we approach problem-solving and experimentation, or will they simply make the search for information more efficient and productive, potentially removing the joy of discovery from the process? As members of the hacker community, we believe that hacking is not just about technical skills, but also about approaching problems with a curious mindset and a willingness to experiment and learn. We will discuss whether the new model of conversational search engines will remove the joy of discovery from the search process, leading to the death of discovery. What does the future hold for the hacker community, and how can we continue to foster a love for exploration and experimentation in a changing technological landscape? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and gain insight and laugh as we bumble our way through another live podcast. Thanks for watching and hack on!
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Interviews: Crush or Be Crushed (Psst, Gourry gets crushed)
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ChatGPT: The Job-Stealing AI of Doom
Join our trio of hackers as we sit down and chat about the hotly debated topic of OpenAI's language model ChatGPT. Will this cutting-edge AI technology steal our jobs, or will it open up new opportunities and make our work more efficient? These are just a few of the questions we'll be answering on our weekly podcast "ChatGPT: The Job-Stealing AI of Doom" on Hacker Hangouts.
We'll be sharing our insights and personal experiences with ChatGPT, discussing how it's already being used in the tech industry, and exploring its potential benefits and drawbacks. From a developer's perspective, we'll dive into what the future holds for AI and its relationship to our careers. How will ChatGPT change the way we work, and is it a threat to our job security?
So, whether you're a seasoned hacker, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of AI, join us as we navigate this exciting but uncertain landscape. Get ready for engaging and enlightening discussions on the impact of AI on our careers, and the future of work.
And if you are wondering, Yes, this entire description was written by an AI, Silk is already slowlying being replaced. Thank you for tuning in and hack on!
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Gardening and Glitching | The Unconventional Hobbies of Hackers
This week, we're shaking things up and getting more personal and diving into the unexpected and unconventional hobbies we have as hackers and cybersecurity professionals. You might expect someone in our line of work to have hobbies that revolve around computers and technology, but the truth is, many of us find balance and fulfillment in hobbies that take us away from screens. From gardening and farming to coffee roasting and painting, we will be sharing our personal stories and the ways these hobbies make us better professionals and happier people. So come hangout and discover how we hack away from our screens and into our passions.
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Boxy Red Card - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEMpMiLMYl4
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2023: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace the Chaos
Hacker Hangouts is diving into exploring the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in the industry. In this episode, we discuss the craziness of 2023 already and how we are learning to stop worrying and embrace the chaos. With the increasing number of hacks and vulnerabilities, we delve into the complexities and trade-offs that come with the rapid pace of technology and the rising risks. We also take a look at the divide between blue teams who are calling for better tools, more staff, and more training and the overwhelming number of people asking how to break into the field of infosec. Join us as we explore the emotions and thoughts that come with the increased awareness of cybersecurity and hacking, and the feeling of dread that comes with the bad events.
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Everything's Broken (Again) and Someone Stole Silk!
Another wave of egregious findings have come out and I may have been stolen... weird story. Should we keep patching things?
What are the alternatives to patching software: Instead of patching software, one option might be to stop using the software altogether and switch to a different solution. Another option might be to continue using the software as is, even if it has known vulnerabilities or issues.
What are the long-term consequences of patching versus not patching. So much to chat about. What are the potential long-term consequences of either decision, including the potential for increased security risks or lost productivity if the software is not patched, or the potential for ongoing costs and disruptions if the software is constantly being patched.
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Naughty or Nice Software | The Ethics of Hacking Tools
Every time I release or use a "hacking" tool, I question the ethics of it. It is on me to determine if it will be maliciously used or is it just a tool? Should we care about how our tools are used? Should we build in safe guards? What about large issues like encryption and adding backdoors to it? Lots to unpack.
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Throwing My Computer Against the Wall
When your job is to break things sometimes the funniest things happen and others leave you remarkably frustrated. I have had a few of these moments recently and a bunch over my career. Let's talk about that and some of the stories that have occurred along the way.
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You can ACTUALLY Download More RAM
In the not so distant future, you will be able to ACTUALLY download more RAM. No longer in the realm of meme'dom, technology is emerging to actually allow it. NAS solved expanding storage and now it is RAM. Gourry has been working on an interesting project we are digging into and I am pumped to see what it is. Come, chat, and hack on!
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Are Billionaires a Security Threat?
Are Billionaires a Security Threat? I am fascinated by this question; trade offs between profits and security, sometimes paying the fine is cheaper than caring about security. What is the defense? Is there a fix? With Elon Musk buying Twitter this question is bouncing around my mind. Excited to get your take.
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I Want to Quit Cybersecurity
There are so many reasons to love cybersecurity but at oftentimes it is a massive struggle. There is a remarkable amount of burnout and frustration in the industry when so many of us really just want to hack away at things and get lost in the world of discovery. Not just a rant but I am hoping to discovery ways to combat this and find some love again for this industry.
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Beautiful Chaos: Doing Video at DEF CON
Doing video at DEF CON was awesome but, my gosh, was it chaos. Plans went out the window immediately, yet some of the videos that came out of the chaos were beautiful. I want talk about what happened, lessons learned, what we need to do different, and ideas for the future.
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Hacking the Hierarchy - Company Culture
How do you build, grow, and maintain a good company culture? I have had mostly awful company culture experiences - I want to build a better one, so I am curious what Gourry, Gater, and Gulo have experienced and what have been some of the best and worst parts.
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Does (company) size matter?
There is a massive difference between cyber security for a small business vs enterprise though it is one I never understood till I started working with both. Beyond the obvious budget constrains, there are core objectives that are different that affect us as security professionals and how we help. Join us as we talk about this topic. As always, thank you for watching and hack on!
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What makes a hacker good?
Lots to chat about in a rather simple question.
* What skills makes a "hacker" good vs a beginner
* What ethics makes a hacker good vs evil - seems straight forward
* Why are some hackers remembered so fondly while others are forgotten or shunned - is it the tech skills, how they interacted with the community, were they CYBER "influencers"
Mostly another shameless excuse to hangout with awesome people like yourself!
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DEF CON 30: Who's Up for Another Round?
It was a HUGE DEF CON 30 with too much to see in one weekend. For the first time, I think I could do another DEF CON back to back, who is up for DEF CON 31 already? I am excited to chat with Gater, Gulo, and more of Gourry about their DEF CON. How did Darknet go? Another Black Badge year. What were some of your favorite thing this year? What major things did we miss?
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Planning the Perfect DEF CON 30 | Doing it Live
A week out from DEF CON 30 and we are planning what we are doing and when things are happening and what to bring. If you are attending DEF CON 30, then this is the stream for you to ask any questions and hear our tips. Also, hear about our plans and where things are happening
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How to Start a Hackerspace
Is starting a hackerspace hard? Gater_Byte stood up a space, gathered the people, registered and started a 501c3 non-profit, and now improving with each day. I am fascinated at the prospect of getting one started and meeting up with Gater_Byte to hear about the problems and pitfalls of getting stood up.
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What do you want to be your legacy?
What will be your legacy? Will you leave behind a daemon that kicks off after your death? Will your Github projects continue? Do you even care about what you leave behind?
It is weird to think our generation has opportunities that no other generation had before us. Social media posts remain; both serious and dank memes (even your ape NFTs) though also this channel. It is wild to think these digital archives will outlast us.
Might be an interesting conversation. Excited to hangout and discuss. As always, thank you for watching and hack on!
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Designing the DEF CON 29 & 30 Badges (feat. MK Factor)
MK Factor take us behind the DEF CON 29 badge and drop a few hints about the DEF CON 30 badge. From the DEF CON Call for Badge Makers to the idea generation to all the issues along the way; hardware and software design to the art and logistics. They are the incredible team that brought us the DEF CON 29 badge and now the DEF CON 30 one too.
Thank you for watching and hack on!
TOC:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Who is MKfactor?
1:35 How did you get into badge design?
2:15 Were badges a way to get into electronics?
3:03 What was the DEF CON badge application like?
8:26 Chip shortage issues and how many badges did you make?
10:30 Winning the application and keycap adventures
17:01 Moonshining and distilling alcohol
19:05 How has DEF CON 30 badge been going?
20:47 DEF CON 29 Badge ideas and features
26:40 What surprised you at DEF CON 29?
27:32 Software vs Hardware and story time
33:53 Specific features of the DEF CON 29 badge?
36:46 Physical connections and budget
40:00 How much time did you actually have to make the DEF CON 29 badge?
42:20 Art on the DEF CON 29 badge
44:54 Durablity considerations
46:42 Incredible importance of the art
51:23 Challenges hidden in the art
55:27 DEF CON 30 badge artwork
56:38 Live Censoring the DEF CON 30 badge
58:10 Everything coming together
59:02 When did you start the DEF CON 30 badge?
1:00:41 What lessons did you learn from DEF CON 29 for DEF CON 30?
1:03:06 Scaling up to DEF CON 30
1:09:51 Keeping the DEF CON 30 badge secret
1:13:30 No more SAFE MODE
1:14:34 Looking forward to DEF CON 30
1:16:04 SAOs on the DEF CON 30 badge
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How to Introduce Kids to Hacking
What are some ways to introduce kids to hacking? I wanted to hear from Gater who has spent a significant amount time coming up with fun projects and researching new and exciting ways to teach making and breaking to kids. There are some great things he shared and I wanted to pass off since they are ones I plan to do with my kids. So regardless if you have kids, nieces or nephews, or know people with kids, here are some fun projects to check out.
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Notes:
Programming
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Program your own games in Scratch
Coding in Scratch: Games Workbook: Create Your Own Fun and Easy Computer Games
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1465444823/
ScratchJr Coding Cards: Creative Coding Activities
https://www.amazon.com/ScratchJr-Coding-Cards-Creative-Activities/dp/1593278993
Lift-The-Flap Computers and Coding
https://usborne.com/us/lift-the-flap-computers-and-coding-9780794535742
100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computer
https://usborne.com/us/100-things-to-know-about-numbers-computer-9780794544218
Build Your Own Website
https://usborne.com/us/build-your-own-website-9780794548872
Programming in minecraft
https://nostarch.com/programwithminecraft
Coding with Minecraft
https://nostarch.com/codingwithminecraft
Makerspace
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Maker Fair
https://makerfaire.com/
Soldering
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Soldering beginner kit...
Christmas Tree DIY Kits Electronics Soldering
https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-Flashing-Christmas-Electronics-Soldering/dp/B081HZCYJY/
Soldering lightsaber kit
https://www.adafruit.com/product/4860
Codes and cyphers
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50 Secret Codes
https://usborne.com/us/50-secret-codes-9780794539672
Gravity Falls (show)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls
Capture The Flag
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try hack me
https://tryhackme.com/
Sans Holiday Hack Challenge
https://www.holidayhackchallenge.com/
Monthly Boxed Projects
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hackerboxes byte boxes
https://hackerboxes.com/products/byte-size-monthly-subscription
Crunchlabs box
https://www.crunchlabs.info/products/build-box-subscription
Kiwi boxes
https://www.kiwico.com/
AdaFruit Box (quarterly)
https://www.adafruit.com/adabox
3D Printer
========
Barowed a Monoprice Maker Select Plus 3D Printer
https://all3dp.com/1/monoprice-maker-select-plus-3d-printer-review/
Started with a monoprice mini select plus
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=21711
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
https://www.prusa3d.com/category/original-prusa-i3-mk3s/
Other projects
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Simple 3d Print and Soldering Project
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2822140

US DOJ No Longer Trashing Our Rights, Man!
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer prosecute ethical hackers under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). We are going to discuss what this means and share our opinion on it. Come, chat, discuss, and hack on! Summary of what happened: The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a revision of its policy on how federal prosecutors should charge violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Under the new policies, software testing, investigation, security flaw analysis, and network breaches intended to promote the security and safety of the target devices or services are not to be prosecuted. The new policy focuses specifically on deliberate breaches of access limitations on computers and networks. However, it does not give a pass to hacking under the pretense of conducting security research. Federal prosecutors will view all cases under an ethical lens to determine the actor's intentions. The Computer Misuse Act in the U.K. has acted as an intimidating force against the infosec community. The DOJ also made additional clarifications in the new policies regarding cases of breaking terms of service, creating multiple pseudonymous accounts and using work computers for personal purposes.
Links:
* https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1507126/download
* https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-new-policy-charging-cases-under-computer-fraud-and-abuse-act
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We're The Hackers Who Say NI'che
There are a lot of niches in cybersecurity, Gourry and I met up to discuss ours. Penetration testing and virtualization, though getting to each of those was a journey. We meander a bit while sharing stories of what led us to these niches. Hope you get something out of it. Excited to be back live soon. Thank you for listening and hack on!