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Darknet Diaries
114: HD
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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- H.D. Moore created the Metasploit hacking tool, which became popular among pentesters for efficiently testing vulnerabilities in computer systems.
- H.D. Moore implemented responsible disclosure practices, giving vendors a limited timeframe to address vulnerabilities before disclosing them publicly.
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The Arrested Robot Incident
In 1982, a robot was arrested by the police for causing a scene while handing out business cards in Los Angeles. Two teenager boys were remotely controlling the robot, which had borrowed their father's robot for this purpose.
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