09-21, 12:00–12:45 (Europe/Berlin), Kabinett
Language: English
A gonzo adventure into the belly of organised cybercrime and the positive technology it inspired
The primary focus of this discussion is the unauthorized utilisation of simboxes, a technology which cost telcos approx $6.1b last year, the long-line trawlers of smishing campaigns globally. Those we see arrested for sim box crime are just the tip of a very well-organised and technically capable iceberg.
We'll deep dive the technology, the use cases, and the players behind the scenes.
Additionally, this presentation explores utilising the same blackhat techniques exploited by these organisations to achieve positive outcomes. The concept behind the development of an innovative application of SS7 technology aimed at assisting individuals impacted by domestic violence. The proposal is centered around the creation of free and opensource transparent early warning system, offering vital lead time to victims and frontline crisis housing staff, potentially saving lives.
D8RH8R aka RYan Williams New enough to the industry to still be stoked that being a SOC lead for a global MSSP is paying the rent, Ryan is truly a man of many hats. Pivoting from a life of leisure in the music industry when the spicy cough cleared the dancefloors of the world. Skills forged a lifetime ago, in the days of the BBS, shone a light on the logical path to follow. Building bespoke offensive hardware felt like coming home.
Cutting his teeth on basic, commodore 64 and mags of mandelbrot code at 6, it wasn't till the ripe old age of 12 that his infatuation with ones and zeros would get him in hot water and simultaneously trigger the curiosity that remains to the present. Driven by the urge to know and a passion to share those discoveries, publishing HVCK was a no-brainer. The publication provides a bias and judgement-free platform for the sharing of ideas and opinions, uncompromised by advertising revenue. Ryan is just getting started. A community builder, a grinder, an outside-of-the-box guy, and hacker in the truest sense of the word.