Episode 413: Ethical Hacker Talks Kernel Level Anti-Cheat, Wi-Fi Hacking & More
Summary
In episode 413, host Adam Patrick Murray is joined by security expert Mike Densiglo to recap DEF CON 2026. They discuss trends like USB exploits, voting security, and AI’s limited role, while demonstrating a new transparent FIDO2 badge. The conversation also covers kernel-level anti-cheat concerns and Wi-Fi hacking safety tips.
Topics discussed
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Host intro, Mike's guest appearance, and NC BBQ debate
Studio transition to remote and production updates
DEF CON recap: AI security, social engineering, and hacking
DEF CON trends: Deepfakes, Wi-Fi cracking, and BitLocker
Kernel-level anti-cheat software and security risks
Anti-cheat on Linux, cloud gaming, and transparency
Wi-Fi security: Cracking, steering attacks, and fiber
Network segmentation, guest networks, and AI agents
BitLocker security, encryption, and AI agent behavior
Secure Boot, juice jacking, and show outro
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