Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio) Give Me Liberty or Linux, Badge Hacking Interview - Bryce Owen - PSW #901
Nov 20, 2025
Dive into the chaos of recent tech security news, from a Cloudflare outage to Logitech's alarming breach. Discover the irony of hacking Linux through malware scanners and explore the potential of robotic vacuums as hacking platforms. High school junior Bryce Owen shares his journey in creating a unique DEF CON Space Badge that features mesh networking and gameplay mechanics. Learn about the challenges of badge production, and the exciting future of Linux desktops. It's a wild ride through tech, security, and innovation!
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Edge Dependencies Create Hidden Risk
- Cloudflare outages reveal how much sites depend on edge providers for assets and protection.
- Paul warns that redirecting traffic off Cloudflare exposes unpatched vulnerabilities and removes WAF defenses.
Fix The Root Cause, Not Just The WAF
- Don’t treat WAFs or segmentation as permanent fixes for buggy code; patch the root cause instead.
- Use WAFs as temporary layers while you remediate the underlying vulnerabilities.
Windows Backlash Helps Linux Adoption
- Friction around forced Windows upgrades, privacy, and AI bloat drives some users toward Linux.
- Paul predicts a modest Linux desktop uptick among power users and gamers, not enterprises.