Tag: hacking

  • RIP Kevin Mitnick

    RIP Kevin Mitnick

    A bit of a personal hero. The world lost an important person. Would totally recommend Ghost in the Wires if you want to learn more. Cancers suck. Time we fix those.

  • Flipper Zero: Waiting for SD card

    Flipper Zero: Waiting for SD card

    Just got myself a Flipper Zero because #whynot. However, the updating process from 0.6x.y to 0.82.3 was not very smooth sailing: The SD card I tried was an old 2Gb Samsung SD I had lying around (have 3-4 of these). Tried several times, but alas, until I tried a different SD card… Then the update…

  • Xiaomi purifier hack with NFC tags

    Xiaomi purifier hack with NFC tags

    It’s been over two years since my last rant. I can now happily say this NFC tag hack works. No need to hack your purifier like with their previous kit (I almost purchased the kit — but eventually decided against it; was it worth the trouble?). But these NFC tags are significantly easier to use.…

  • I know someone whose 2-factor phone authentication was hacked…

    […] Attacker finally says to friend “I know all your details, I know all about you; if you let me get away with a little bit of money, I will leave you alone.”  And then a negotiation on how much is a little bit proceeds.  Friend says “I’ll think about it” and hangs up. […]…