Pwned By The Owner: What Happens When You Steal A Hacker's Computer

Presented at DEF CON 18 (2010), July 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m. (20 minutes)

Having your place broken into and your computer stolen can be a nightmare. Getting revenge on the fucker who has your machine can be a dream come true. I had the opportunity to experience both of these when my machine was stolen in Boston and then showed up in Las Vegas 2 years later. Come share some laughs at a lamer's expense, participate in the pwnage, and learn some resulting insights into the implications of certain security decisions.


Presenters:

  • Zoz
    Zoz is a software hacker, social engineer, and all-around sneaky bastard when the occasion demands. He loves his Mac like his first born.

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