DEF CON 30 - Sam Bent - Tor - Darknet Opsec By a Veteran Darknet Vendor

The hacking subculture's closest relative is that of the Darknet. Both have knowledgeable people, many of whom are highly proficient with technology and wish to remain somewhat anonymous. They are both composed of a vast amount of introverts and abide by the same first rule: “Don’t get caught." Both tend to love Sun Tzu quotes as well. What happens when the hacker mentality discussed in the Hackers Manifesto is applied to things such as OpSec on the Darknet?
Over the past decade, there have been many DEF CON talks that have discussed Tor and the Darknet. None have ever come from a Darknet vendor. The approach was more academic, as opposed to economical. Having a background in IT, Infosec, and hacking, the goal is to present a unique perspective from a hacker’s point of view, as we look at how the hacker mentality applied functions in various hostile environments such as a Darknet Vendor, staff member of multiple Darknet Markets, and co-found of Dread, who then later would be a federal prisoner. Shortly after, he talks about how he was able to get himself out of federal prison 3 years early.
All of which was possible through the reconnaissance of various systems and methodologies. From the anticipated linguistical analysis that the feds were making of posts on Darknet forums to how to write a motion to a federal judge from a prison cell in order to make him understand what it was like there, we will take a journey through a variety of interesting places and times from a tour guide with unparalleled experience and access.
By focusing less on the basics of Tor and more on how insiders operate within it, we will uncover what it takes to navigate this ever-evolving landscape with clever OpSec. In addition to seeing what happens if you get caught. All through the perspective of the hacker spirit that refuses to submit.

[@TerexJ]

When the bald dude with a beard on stage introduces an even balder and more bearded dude to talk you know it's gonna be good.

[@confusionofdahighestorda668]

0:07

[@EricDMMiller]

Dude looks like a fungus growing on an egg.

[@LostLeftyLimb]

Lol I had to rewind because I was like TF? Did he just introduce himself ?

[@John-qo9hw]

@@LostLeftyLimblol same

[@NaviYT]

That was amazing

[@Maffoo]

I genuinely burst into laughter when he steps aside and an identical looking hackerboi steps up to the mic.

[@MrBikboi]

Lmfao that is outrageous man. Me too wasn't expecting to see that.

[@Sam_Bent]

I'm glad it made you laugh. My beard was better though! :)

[@megatron324]

he’s a fed.

[@DanielLopez-up6os]

This was probably the most Relaxed non boisterous talk about Darknet activities and how to keep yourself safe.

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you!

[@x--.]

The level of anxiety I feel just listening to this talk means I'd never make it as a vendor. Way, way, way too stressful but I admire his determination and commitment. He brought a level of professionalism to his work that's hard to match. Also, surprised the USPI had such a dogged investigator given how much of my mail has gone missing. What a fascinating insight into a world I couldn't imagine. I hope someone inspires this guy to continue his advocacy, whatever advocacy that might be, because he brings a formidable intellect and understanding.

[@x_mau9355]

Hw got help by his cousin. It was an organization. But he didn't say it.

[@slimgrows]

One man ops r hard

[@slayylo]

nice cover

[@fkknsikk]

@@x_mau9355 Rule 1b: Don't get other people caught either.

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you I appreicate the kind words!

[@intifadayuri]

I'd say this is the gold standard for defcon talks

[@mrlithium69]

this is the realest shit ive ever heard in a while and brings a lot of street cred back to Defcon.

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you for that! I was honored that the let me speak in the first place. :)

[@PresidentofAntifa]

Fuck no. This guy is on a stage because he is bad at it. He was fuckin involved with a 10% cashout to a mailing address. 10% cashouts are explicitly illicit. No legit person accepts a 10% fee on cashout. He should have used... Nevermind.

[@PresidentofAntifa]

Oh and that BTC->MRC->BTC hop sequence is straight dogshit. Chainalytics broke single MRC hops years ago. BTC->MRC->MRC->MRC->BTC is required. It is called a triple wallet hop. JFC...

[@MikeTrieu]

​@@PresidentofAntifaHuh, triple hop. Much like Tor.

[@PresidentofAntifa]

@@MikeTrieu Tor was created by Navy Intelligence; I would never trust it with my safety. 4g sim card router plus a yagi is the only way to fly. They have no cellular card nor GPS. Your base IP must not be your own. Yagis can hit a cell tower in the next state.

[@Lorendrawn]

"show the trajectory the mindset would take you if adapted for the wrong reasons" is the greatest thing ever

[@Sam_Bent]

Very well said. I'm glad you enjoyed my talk.

[@Not.in.Public]

Sam is such a down to Earth man. This talk was amazing, really brings back the realness in DEFCON

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you for that!

[@EMPRESS_ERA]

“You can’t work a drug dog like an Amazon employee” my boy did not hold BACK 😩

[@stasiopastas]

Real OG. Amazing talk, thank you!

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you, I was definitely not expecting there to be so many people (and hoping that there were not! :) ).

[@viktor133100]

Who else rewinded after the introduction to see if it was really another guy coming on?

[@jaysistar2711]

You know it's a hacker conference when you see a neck beard introduce a neck beard. If you ever want to know how things really work, find the neck beard, and ask them.

[@jjuicy9992]

It was a beard hand off

[@darkbit1001]

Its neckbeards all the way down here. I remember when HOPE was where this kind of thing would happen, DefCon was brimming with 'script kiddies'. Here we are now, OPSEC is hard legal science, social engineering is in it's sophomore phase and gaining traction across society, and we are watching the fallout from some of the happenings since the early 00's.

[@Sam_Bent]

My beard was way better. :) hahahha

[@MCasterAnd]

holy fuck I didnt even notice there were two different people until I saw this

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

One of my favorite sec ops presentations of all time

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you! It's nice to know that people like what you bring, this is especially true when your still working on the slides 5 minutes before the talk! ;)

[@leonardo9259]

0:11 literal pokemon evolution dude lmao

[@Sam_Bent]

Hahahah that made me laugh.

[@Blashmack]

The human body stores accumulated opsec knowledge in the beard.😊

[@LividCreature]

Beard and mind. Beard; and mind.

[@Sam_Bent]

I love that. Makes me think of samson. But instead of physical strength it's opsec know how hahahha

[@Blashmack]

@Sam_Bent Wow! Thanks for the great talk & all your efforts spreading knowledge! You're forever Opsec Samson, or just Sam, to me.

[@vadimkozlov3008]

It was nice of him to introduce himself

[@Sam_Bent]

This had me dying! :)

[@noahway13]

@@Sam_Bent I trust you pulled thru?

[@Sam_Bent]

@@noahway13 Indeed. :)

[@LiftKirballsBan]

The snitches love to snitch! This dude is literally a scum bag that accuses people of pedophilia based on a fake site he made. And he laughs. There’s a reason you keep being the scapegoat. You are the snitch!

[@GreenCasaConGatto]

Sam Bent; great talk all around. Breaking down the thought process that you took was real interesting and this put me in that problem solving mindset that seems almost useful for any problem where you can look at things as complete motivators-> going to jail

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you!

[@lotekchapra]

This is the best DEFCON talk ive seen in fucking years!

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you for that lotekchapra!

[@lotekchapra]

@@Sam_Bent no seriously. The world is scary and terrifying. People wind up in jail for alot. And opsec is huge. To speak so candidly, this is giving people not only a basis, but I feel it normalized in a way these things. In the future it would be amazing to see tor and the darknet in general have a light upon it that is not just crime, but the individuals who are solely about privacy as a standard. I cannot stress it enough. You gave the most important most relevant talk this year and moving forward.

[@n01ukn0]

@@Sam_BentI agree. Dread is an awesome source of information! But there’s definitely feds on there trying to Honeypot! 🍯

[@kapoink835]

Love how this looks externally like a grand wizard inviting another warlock to discuss malign curses and the dark realm

[@rithvik]

amazing talk, really good guy, can tell this dudes been a lot to get here and be on the platform. respect my man glad you are free man keep rockin!

[@Sam_Bent]

I will!

[@Jesse_Johnson]

Fantastic talk. Been in jail as a kid. Turned cop. Now a hacker. Thank you for protecting our privacy and encouraging safe darknet surfing 🏄‍♂️

[@EMPRESS_ERA]

I really hope someone does a documentary of your life one day. Your story sound WILD 😮

[@mgjk]

Impeccable approaches to problem solving and research. Except the whole federal crime part.

[@kraagnjilwulf1413]

No, it's all impeccable, it's just not all moral.

[@thefamilydog3278]

@@kraagnjilwulf1413Wouldn’t it only be impeccable if he hadn’t gotten caught in the first place?

[@kraagnjilwulf1413]

@@thefamilydog3278 to a certain extent, yes, but I was pretty sure he mentions that he got caught because some of the people he had worked with snitched on him, so there isn't much he could've done, if anything.

[@x_mau9355]

You mean the part of destroying lives by selling drugs...

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you! :)

[@JulieLHessler]

Thank you Sam Bent, for sharing your acquired knowledge with us. The Q&A section is gold. 🤘🏼🙏

[@Sam_Bent]

Hahaha, I half deaf. It made the q&a fairly difficult.

[@SolidarityAndLiberation]

This is such a fascinating talk to watch! It's a privilege to have someone with this kind of experience share their story, and especially as well put together as you had it. I was surprised to see someone working in drug trafficking put so much thought into their business and it's a reminder that just because something is secretive and illegal does not mean those participating are strictly nefarious, antisocial, or unproductive. Thank you for shedding light on a topic that many would shy away from. It is also an indictment of the US's war on drugs as a driver of many of the harmful and disruptive aspects of drug use and economy. The worst things you had to do (using other's addresses, laundering, etc.) are strictly a result of the criminalization of drugs. Anyways, great talk and looking forward to checking out more of your content!

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words, I'm glad I was able to provide some illumination into the world of the darknet and drug trafficking.

[@AdMan-The-LabRat]

A sincere ThankYou for sharing, We can see how difficult it is for you, keep fighting that good fight you are both an inspiration and a winner.

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@dogbog99]

This was an excellent talk. This man is a pleasure to listen to.

[@matejkuka797]

This is best interview i seen last months !! Bro you legend :) i love your story

[@VincentTubed]

Thank you for sharing, great talk and also very useful for generic company security. And awesome job conquering the legal system, awesome job and very inspiring!

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you!

[@chadh3441]

This was a dam good presentation! Thanks you for deciding to speak in front of an audience, and sharing the knowledge you've gained from life experience! You mentioned that social gatherings make you personally uncomfortable, so props to you for facing it head on and dominating! Cheers

[@thompkins6796]

Damn dude, he almost beat the case at the Franks trial and got prisoner's dilemma'd. That's rough

[@aaronjennings8385]

The Prisoner's Dilemma. It involves two individuals who have been arrested and are being interrogated separately. In the Prisoner's Dilemma, each prisoner has two options: cooperate with the other prisoner by remaining silent, or betray the other prisoner by confessing. The dilemma arises because the outcome for each prisoner depends on the choices made by both prisoners. If both prisoners remain silent (cooperate), they both receive a moderate sentence. If one prisoner confesses (betrays) and the other remains silent, the betrayer goes free while the other prisoner receives a harsh sentence. If both prisoners confess, they both receive a somewhat harsh sentence. The dilemma is that each prisoner must decide whether to trust the other to remain silent or to betray them. The rational choice for each prisoner is to betray, as it ensures the best outcome regardless of the other's decision. However, if both prisoners act rationally and betray each other, they both end up with a worse outcome than if they had both cooperated. The Prisoner's Dilemma illustrates the tension between individual self-interest and the collective interest.

[@Sam_Bent]

It was an interesting experience for sure.

[@zombieboyxx]

"complacency on one end and security on the other" pretty cool wisdom

[@athreadpool]

Watching this presentation is nostalgic for my own systemic thought process es at the time operating on the darknet. Good stuff.

[@TheTylrBllmn]

That ring around 370hz was driving me crazy the entire talk

[@nicholasgrossman3194]

We all hear that. Every single human on earth right now has tinnitus from the atmosphere is kinda wild

[@TheTylrBllmn]

@@nicholasgrossman3194 Wat

[@nicholasgrossman3194]

@@TheTylrBllmn the upper atmosphere has been electrically overcharged for the past 5 years and has caused ringing in people's ears. It's like a static constant ring. It's just electricity all around.

[@TheTylrBllmn]

@@nicholasgrossman3194 Yeah, as an audio professional working with my ears most days of the week, I can't say I experience that. Sounds like nonsense to me.

[@ashahahaha]

​@nicholasgrossman3194 just... no. Show sources plz.

[@Jango1989]

Brilliant talk!

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you!

[@NeverGiveUpYo]

What a great speech

[@cswann8]

When he said he wanted to find a database of people that he wouldn't mind screwing over, I immediately thought of the sex offender registry. Pretty obvious really. Now if only there were a registry of people that ran spam call centers trying to sell extended warranties for you car.

[@x87-64]

Scam call centers are mostly not in the USA though

[@malfeasantamalgam]

​@@x87-64sadly the call centers in the US are just as shady and prey on old people as well

[@Artcore103]

Maybe if the registry gives details, but idk if it does. Merely being on the registry doesn't mean jack, someone could have gotten screwed over in multiple ways to be on it. Now if you could find a surefire list of legit pedophiles, then that would make sense. But this general registry strategy ignores that people can change and that some of them shouldn't be on there at all. Why not abandoned houses or government housing with multiple tenants or high turnover.

[@Sam_Bent]

Great minds think a like. :)

[@chloefletcher9612]

This guy was on Darknet Diaries, recently.

[@MikeStoneJapan]

I love that people passionate about technology are often people who are deeply interested in truth and thereby are deeply interested in justice

[@evcarr3008]

This is certainly untrue. Many people interested in technology are bought into a myth of progress and will believe whatever truth allows them to feel righteous.

[@jwm6314]

Whose justice?

[@elvinaguero4651]

Exactly... whose! Like if there's one.

[@cd5433]

Hansa. Haven’t heard that in a while. I remember I was 15 on Silk Road in 2012 should’ve saved my btc

[@fredjackson8408]

Dude I remember being 17, working my first job, saving up those little checks….and one day i was online, saw something about bitcoin and was like yeah whatever…. Man if i woulda invested 250 back then 😅 life would be different

[@se7ense7ense7ense7ense7en]

@@fredjackson8408 nah it wouldnt be different you probably wouldve withdrawn at the first 10x just like anyone else that regrets not buying btc earlier would

[@TheRyanSmee]

This talk was really great!

[@humanshape7776]

Guess he found a way to get it back up amidst the DOJ pestering... ha!

[@Sam_Bent]

I did I had to edit out the legal paperwork that showed my cousin snitching me out. :)

[@Sam_Bent]

@UNF-TV No, I have not talked to her since I got out of prison and have no motive to do so.

[@alan_core]

Legendary talk...

[@stefanjohansson2373]

12:50 “Batteries for 3 days”?! It’s hard to believe someone is that stupid when designing the tracking gear, but you’re the expert…

[@digitalcivilulydighed]

A hero takes the stage!

[@prodKossi]

Already heard the story from darknet diaries, but its worth hearing again 💜

[@JosephSmith-l6z]

I did also 😊

[@lsb2623]

Awesome vid! Also I wonder if hackers ever say "hack the planet".

[@IamLegendAnon]

But how did they go from searching his package to finding who he was and where he lived, and getting all that evidence on him? Wouldn’t he have had plenty of warning at least to burn everything?

[@AWESOMO5]

I did a double take when the announcer and the speaker switched spots. Twins, or clones

[@markdemarais4914]

Using neighbors wifi, risking him getting raided… sounds selfish to me. Can’t risk an innocent person like tht imo 😅 Tht being said this was a super interesting talk

[@NobogiSomebogi]

I missed the days when I could talk without even using my brain, which was not a good idea nevertheless. But still, I missed days when I could do that without worrying about anything important.

[@NobogiSomebogi]

47:24 By the way, even if things don't go bad, one may already lose the freedom in some sense. Think about the time when one sees police, even if they are not coming to the person.

[@JosephSmith-l6z]

The most important part was the end even if youre opsec is perfect you can still get busted often times its the ppl you have no control of

[@paaao]

99 times out of 100, people get busted dealing drugs because of snitches. Once the pressure is on, your own mother will turn you in to live her last 20 yrs free from the system. The war on drugs is one of the most ignorant and destructive games humans have ever come up with. No lives saved. No reduction in use or harm. Everyone loses. Families, children, fathers, mothers, all thrown into hell over what really amounts to personal choice, and mental health management. The USA should be the one country on earth with the smarts to change their approach, but it isn't. People are stupid. Take all that money... DEA, ATF, FBI, budgets. National security/DOD and military money. Not to mention prisons, jails, judges, courts, etc... There's literally billions of dollars being poured into trying to criminalize and stop something that humans have been doing since the dawn of civilization. All that money could be choked off with the stroke of a pen, and 1/4 of it would be more than enough to provide free treatment and real help for people once they're ready. Legalize it all. Choke the cartels, and dealers all off. Make people get educated before they use, and let them do what they're going to do. Stop destroying lives and burning tax dollars to only make the problem bigger.

[@MikeStoneJapan]

Mane someone who isn't me used to cruise the the DNMs back in 2009-2011 the subreddit was the friggin plug. So many ppl were scared to get on the darknet or confused by things like pgp. If you could get stuff from there back then, you were the fecken man. What a time to be alive... or so I've heard

[@alotofswaghaver]

Why did he introduce himself and go off stage just to come right back on? kinda weird

[@Sam_Bent]

Did you like that? :)

[@crackthefoundation_]

Cheers! Glad you're out!

[@upgrade1015]

2001-2006 was a wild time that I missed.

[@dunravin]

Key takeaway - don't conspire with your cousin

[@johnteal2312]

Heard you on Jack Rhysider! Thanks for sharing your story and glad you aren't doing fed time no more.

[@DAVE_ICEMAN]

Hey is this guy OxyMonster?

[@CompoundingTime]

He seems upset that he didn't get caught in a cool way. "LE didn't get me in a leet way so they suck!"

[@dmtripreport8542]

love this talk

[@Hornnnnnn]

No idea why this was reco'd but its incredibly interesting

[@br2266]

WHOAH this is the alien channel

[@OverlordBoson]

Proof of living in a sim. mans went out on the right side of frame, came back on the left.

[@7_of_9]

Too bad he couldn't talk about the amazing stuff he does to protect you and me day to day

[@nathanielmarshall9895]

It was definitely surrounding drugs and darknet markets, but some of the briefly mentioned aspects surrounding his OPSEC do still ring true today. He's not a programmer and relied on open source software, so it's a testament to privacy methods and open source software being available to non-techies.

[@JossinJax]

NGL it took me a second to understand the “Darknet Vendor” euphemism. 😅

[@Freakinkat]

7:16 a real hero! You've got style.

[@funcibus]

you are a very great man. you are an Hacker bro 🙂

[@TheBeigeBox]

A*

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you funcibus!

[@nabug]

Here from darknet diaries

[@Sam_Bent]

Welcome, it's great to have you!

[@TheThepurpelstuff]

This man has to be protected at all cost,Not joking around.

[@AmphetamineDream]

OPSEC Tip 1: Steal the identity of the guy that just introduced you and looks exactly like you.

[@efemboygg]

this looks really cool. just feel a bit bad cause he sounds very anxious. anyways, great job doing a talk at defcon 👍

[@drakezen]

He was afraid that the feds were waiting in the back room, but other than that I thought the talk was great and that he was comfortable

[@Sam_Bent]

@@drakezen Nope, got it cleared from US probation to go in the first place. That said, they did not know I was giving a talk LOL. Me giving the talk was not illegal so nothing to worry about to begin with. I was nervous, because I have never been in front of that many people.

[@Sam_Bent]

Yea I was super nervous, I'm an introvert, and I was in front of about 2,500 people (I multiplied the length by with for the # of seats afterward, plus there were some standing up! But, I am glad I did it.

[@drakezen]

@@Sam_Bent You did awesome. I'm in introvert too as most of us techs are. :)

[@shady4tv]

The room was PACKED for this presentation. Honestly anyone would have gotten a little nervous.

[@hummelperformance]

This is gold

[@TheLyingFigure]

Lmao the bitcoin faucet thing is too relatable

[@Maple-Sizzurp]

First I'd like to say great talk, thank you for sharing your experiences and story. Second, fuck yeah Kevin Mitnick. I read his books back in the day and I listened/read 2600. That brought back memories. Third I love the fact you were keeping on top of court cases and other vendor busts. Part of my job requires me to do similar things in that regard, and I tell you it's always the small stuff that adds up to bite you in the ass. Few tips of my own. A good guideline for a vendor when messaging customers, or communicating with potential customers using customer service techniques similar to how a busine operates is ideal imo. It comes across as professional, like you got your shit together but also lets you seem like a bigger team even if you are one person. No slang, copy paste the same verbatim message for orders received and shipped, etc. "Thank you for your order. Your order will be dispatched in the next 24-48 business hours. You should receive it in 3-5 business days after it has been dispatched to you. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to us and we will do our best to find a satisfactory resolution. If your order was to your liking, we invite you to leave positive feedback and or leave a review. Kind regards," Or if you don't have CS skills or experience and you are keeping it super casual then switching up your style of writing/slang frequently. Use slang that's from Poland, the midwest USA, Canada, UK. Be careful who you work with, because every single person you bring in is a possible liability. Family can be trustworthy but that can make you comfortable. Comfort is securities biggest enemy. Don't be openly bringing packs outside your home throw them in a gym bag, dress like you're going to the gym. If you treat this endeavor half assed and wing it you will have a bad time.

[@Sam_Bent]

Firstly, I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment. It seems we share a fondness for the same cyber legends, like Kevin Mitnick. I love that his books and 2600 were part of your journey as well. I completely agree with you on the importance of staying on top of court cases and vendor busts. It's interesting how the minutiae can often end up being the most consequential, isn't it? Your pointers for vendor communication are solid. I'm a firm believer in the power of professionalism, and I think the template you've shared is an excellent representation of that. It's clear, courteous, and keeps the customer informed at every stage. This kind of interaction not only builds trust but also gives off the impression of a well-structured, larger team. The idea of diversifying writing style or slang to maintain a casual and unpredictable profile is also intriguing. It reminds me of the importance of blending in and not sticking to a single, identifiable pattern. I couldn't agree more with your advice on being selective about who we work with. Trust is a scarce commodity, and every new addition does indeed add a level of risk. And you're absolutely right about comfort being the enemy of security. Lastly, your tip on disguising activities as mundane tasks like going to the gym is brilliant. In many ways, it's all about mastering the art of being inconspicuous. Again, thank you for sharing your insights. It's always a joy to engage with someone who is as passionate and knowledgeable about these topics as I am. I'm sure your comment will provide valuable guidance for many who read it.

[@Mike-xq6sx]

Amazing talk and really insightful, but the questions from the audience were awful - would love to hear more from him around the day to day risks he took etc. rather than just what platforms he used to withdraw his $ lol

[@hwhw4414]

What did we do before locks and keys ? We would twine out hair together as a keepsake of love and friendship

[@robertbruce7686]

Here in UK his surname is a red flag 😂. Fantastic talk.

[@j_eezus_christ_bro_chill]

what is this a warlock conference

[@williamallen7836]

Don't be jealous of those of us who can grow a real beard. 😊

[@aaronjennings8385]

Lord of the Rings? Dwarves. Durin Darkstone

[@MuncleSa]

There are vendors who will not guarantee delivery to a PO box and then require a signature hoping people wont sign and take it home.

[@biglew421]

I thought being a dark net vendor was just Etsy while dodging taxes. I cannot imagine the stress involved in a life like this. I would be dead by a heart attack after 2 years if my dumbass didn't get caught.

[@nicofromtheweb4891]

The guy introducing the first time talker and the first time talker : These are the same pictures.

[@hhk5724]

isnt he confessing all of it? wont he get in trouble again?

[@gjkrisa]

9:44 your numbers are overall right? What are the numbers in your city first then district and then world. Chances are it’s going to a larger distribution before anyone would really notice the box and even then there trying to go so fast there not going to notice much unless you didn’t follow those suspicious rules.

[@gjkrisa]

That’s interesting that a yogi will help you send and receive Wi-Fi I would think it would only help with sending from long distances. A friend told me he could use a local library Wi-Fi using a dish a mile away. I am still not so sure about that.

[@bethebestyoucanbe123]

does anyone know what typa of yagi that is??

[@Sam_Bent]

An old one. The new ones now-a-days are much cheaper than the 150 one I had, and much more powerful.

[@wecameasdonuts]

Man is 37?!?!? jesus

[@_sh1123]

What a super cool talk.

[@mikerope5785]

The Thumb factor increased from MC to speaker.

[@angelh1743]

The speaker is extremely smart. OMG.

[@shmericshmorter]

This guy again... *sigh* Bragging about his opsec but got caught. Sold drugs online with all of these "security measures" but then would buy drugs and sell them locally, negating any work he'd done and making himself just as vulnerable as any other dealer. Don't believe a word he says. He's just trying to pivot into a speaking career.

[@yettsy]

Amazing knowledge sharing 36:27

[@faizunisajazadi8732]

This is so cool.

[@Theole6.6]

Him showing his pgp encryption account list was cool

[@DianeBoucher-r7e]

How did he do that . GPG ?

[@Sokrates9500]

@@DianeBoucher-r7eyou mean what program he used? I recognize that UI but I don't remember the name lol From what I remember the program I saw was a no-install password manager from before 2007 that works on windows, the icon was yellow key on black background and it opened from a password.ini file, though that could have been renamed.

[@louisthibault555]

Why is a package wrapped in string suspicious?

[@br2266]

Now imagine the ones who don’t take a plea deal with the feds to get out earlier, and instead stay in for longer then get released.. those are the ones I want to see. Not get caught people.

[@funky_enough_]

Dude is 37. Yeah stress probably is intense

[@ShortArmOfGod]

Most men already have grey years before that.

[@Gotsqueeze2345]

A1.

[@GuitarSlayer136]

How long do I have to code before the beard comes in?

[@JosephSmith-l6z]

This guy had great opsec terrible irl sec by the ppl he had around him

[@naesone2653]

Good stuff man

[@Sam_Bent]

Thank you!

[@2187nobody]

and he still got caught, damn

[@chillydoog]

What it tore?