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This is why @pwneip and I run CTFs. It was the highlight of #DEFCON30 and I'm blown away that I can be involved in his journey. Thanks to @TJ_Null , @offsectraining and @RedTeamVillage_ for making this happen. Here is what they had to say...
@pwnEIP @TJ_Null @offsectraining @RedTeamVillage_ "I won an OSCP voucher, which will be passed along to my son. We are SO appreciative of @offsectraining for sponsoring and offering these vouchers for your raffle."
@pwnEIP @TJ_Null @offsectraining @RedTeamVillage_ "My son, is a high school senior this year. His high school offers a Computer Science Independent Study course. Students apply for the course by submitting a project proposal at the end of their Junior year."
On Saturday, I sat in a crowded ballroom at Caesar's Forum in Vegas and watched @sickcodes jailbreak a John Deere tractor's control unit live, before an audience of cheering @Defcon 30 attendees (and, possibly, a few undercover Deere execs, who often attend Sickcodes's talks). 1/ 
If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:
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The presentation was significant because Deere - along with Apple - are the vanguard of the war on repair, a company that has made wild and outlandish claims about the reason that farmers must pay the company hundreds of dollars every time they fix *their own tractors*. 3/
Closing ceremonies at #DEFCON30
"Don't be an ass" - @1o57 winner of one of two unique Uber Contributor awards.
"Don't be an ass" - @1o57 winner of one of two unique Uber Contributor awards.
Transparency Report:
12 calls for medical assistance (most were alcohol related).
Masking was the most challenging thing to deal with this year. People are tired of masking. This lead to a lot of friction and goons had to keep reminding people to do it.
12 calls for medical assistance (most were alcohol related).
Masking was the most challenging thing to deal with this year. People are tired of masking. This lead to a lot of friction and goons had to keep reminding people to do it.
