2025-08-05 –, Florentine F
Ready to dive into the exhilarating world of hacking gadgets? Whether you're looking to impress your fellow nerds, make your FBI agent a little nervous, or just tinker with some cool tech, this talk has got you covered. From making a small little box turn into a Wi-Fi spy to mastering the mystical art of circuit boards, we’ll explore everything you need to build your very own hacking gizmo.
In this presentation, I will delve into the burgeoning world of small hacking devices, such as the Flipper Zero and WiFi Nugget, providing a comparative analysis of popular microcontroller boards like the Raspberry Pi Pico, ESP series, and Arduino. This discussion will explore their functionalities, use cases, specifications, and cost considerations, highlighting the broader implications for security practices. We will also examine programming environments including MicroPython, CircuitPython, Arduino IDE, and C, assessing their advantages and limitations for different types of projects.
Further, the session will guide attendees on selecting the right components for their projects, such as WiFi shields, displays, and various sensors, and provide practical advice on assembling these components into functional security tools. The talk aims to empower attendees to enhance their security setups or develop new solutions, providing a roadmap from initial concept to prototype development and eventual production, thereby demystifying the technical complexities and equipping them with the knowledge to effectively utilize these tools in their cyber security endeavors.
Alex Thines began his journey as a blue team analyst, he dove into the world of programming. As he sharpened his coding skills, he found not only an enhanced ability to hack but also a newfound love for programming itself. The synergy between hacking and coding intrigued him, urging him to merge the two. After giving talks about drones last year, Alex has a renewed love for making small hacking devices similar to the FlipperZero and Wifi Nugget.