EvilMog, a glider pilot and former military cadet, shares gripping stories from troubleshooting networks in Afghanistan, including a heartwarming moment connecting a soldier with his newborn. Joe Sarkisian, a penetration tester, recounts valuable lessons learned during ethical hacking engagements, discussing challenges that arise in network assessments. Both guests illustrate the emotional and technical complexities of their work, highlighting the crucial role of communication and storytelling in high-stakes environments.
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War Zone Tech Support
EvilMog, after leaving the military, worked in Afghanistan supporting communication for soldiers.
He set up and repaired networks, often under dangerous conditions like rocket attacks and sandstorms.
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A Birth in a War Zone
After a soldier's convoy was hit by an IED, EvilMog facilitated a video call between the soldier and his wife giving birth.
This act provided critical support to the soldier during a traumatic time, possibly saving his life.
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Responder's Power
Joe, a penetration tester, usually starts his assessments with Responder to quickly gather credentials.
This tool exploits Windows' attempts to connect to shared drives, capturing hashes that can be cracked to reveal passwords.
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In this episode we hear EvilMog (https://x.com/Evil_Mog) tell us a story about when he had to troubleshoot networks in Afghanistan. We also get Joe (http://x.com/gonzosec) to tell us a penetration test story.
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