Hacked
Hotline Hacked Vol. 10
Mar 2, 2025
Get ready for some hilarious tech tales! Listeners share creative pranks, like using a sarcasm keyboard to confuse a boss and a USB rubber ducky. There's a nostalgic dive into aging Macs and an Ethernet-connected standing desk prank. The conversation also highlights vulnerabilities in physical security systems and the fun side of vending machines, reflecting on ethics and IT journeys. Plus, insights into clever cybersecurity tools and the advantages of using Shopify for e-commerce make this a must-listen for tech enthusiasts!
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast highlights a creative prank involving a sarcasm keyboard that demonstrates both innovation and humorous workplace dynamics.
- It emphasizes the benefits of ethical hacking through a mechanic's discovery of a vending machine exploit that led to career development opportunities.
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The Sarcasm Keyboard Prank
Creating a sarcasm keyboard that toggles the Caps Lock key for every character input can be an amusing prank. The prankster used an Arduino Micro to program the device to wait five minutes after powering up before disrupting their boss's typing with unexpected capitalization. When the boss, Bob, reported issues with his keyboard, he mistakenly believed it was faulty and decided to buy a new MacBook. The prank revealed both the creativity in hardware manipulation and the surprise enjoyment it brought to the boss, who ended up appreciating the prank.
