• GonkWare v0.49

    GonkWare v0.49

    We’re back! We went AFK last month to dive into the chaos of Hacker Summer Camp in Las Vegas. Now we’ve returned recharged, inspired, and packed with fresh ideas for future projects. Between DEF CON, presenting at BSides LV, and those late-night conversations at the Circle Bar, it was a massive knowledge dump and a…

  • Out Of Office – BSides Buffalo

    Out Of Office – BSides Buffalo

    This month we’re pushing out June’s blog slightly early, as we are currently heading to Buffalo New York for BSides. We are thrilled to have been accepted to share our talk: “A New Host Touches the Beacon” once again. We’ve updated the slides and cannot wait to show off our newest version of this incredibly…

  • From Phreaks to Bytes: Hacking Through the Ages

    From Phreaks to Bytes: Hacking Through the Ages

    It was just early August 2023 when we were in Vegas for BSides and DefCon.  We took advantage of the pre-conference crowd and hit up a restaurant for some grub.  Our server strikes up a conversation that of course leads to asking what brings us to Vegas.  Proceeding to explain DefCon, he quickly catches on,…

  • CodeCraft Odyssey: A Tribute to 90s Hackers’ Tale

    CodeCraft Odyssey: A Tribute to 90s Hackers’ Tale

    I am currently studying and preparing for my OSCP, 🤯 often finding myself staring at a terminal for too long. Of course, pentesting and blowing up VMs go hand in hand, so I’m repeatedly setting up VMs back the way I had them, and honestly,  is quite a hassle.  This is not just a blog;…

  • A New Host Touches the Beacon

    A New Host Touches the Beacon

    Update: 6/17/2025: This talk has been remastered! New features include: New, updated textures! A more experienced speaker! Best of all, COOP mode! See what’s new in talk about hacking Skyrim in a pretty bad ass way! : BSides Buffalo New York 2025 Update: 8/7/2024: This talk was presented live at BSides Las Vegas 2024. The…

  • OSCP, a year later

    OSCP, a year later

    It’s hard to believe that an entire year has flown by since I earned that beastly certification. Whether you’ve already secured your certification or are contemplating the journey, you might find my story intriguing—especially if all you’ve seen are those “OSCP zero to hero in X days!”. This article is your backstage pass to my…

  • Unmasking the Shadows:WebDetetive Spyware Breach

    Unmasking the Shadows:WebDetetive Spyware Breach

    In a world where technology is advancing at a fast pace, our lives are more interconnected than ever before. Technology often empowers us to be better, to achieve our dreams, and to prosper, but with this comes a dark side. Individuals with malicious intent can invade our privacy, use technology as a weapon, a tool…

  • DefCon 31

    DefCon 31

    Greetings reader!  We are here to discuss this year’s DEF CON experience.  If you are unfamiliar with what DEF CON is, DEF CON is one of the world’s most renowned hacker conventions held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 1993, DEF CON provides a platform for hackers, security professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to gather…