Darknet Diaries 114: HD
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Apr 5, 2022 
HD Moore, creator of the Metasploit framework, discusses his journey from playful hacking to becoming a cybersecurity pro. He delves into the ethical implications of hacking tools and shares the fascinating origin story of Metasploit, born from the early 2000s hacker culture. Moore reveals the challenges of penetration testing in the 90s and the complexities around responsible vulnerability disclosure. He also recounts intriguing tales from the hacker community and reflects on the evolution of security practices in response to emerging threats.
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Early Hacking Exploits
- HD Moore's early hacking involved exploring BBSs, downloading zines, and dialing into Unix machines.
- He also experimented with controlling HVAC systems and radio transmission towers.
From Hacker to Security Professional
- HD Moore got a job with CSC, building red team tools for the Air Force, after being approached in a hacker chat room.
- His team later started Digital Defense, a commercial penetration testing startup.
The Genesis of Metasploit
- In the late 90s, finding reliable exploits was difficult for penetration testers.
- HD Moore created Metasploit to organize and share trusted exploits.