Paul's Security Weekly (Audio) When Public Payphones Become Smart Phones - Inbar Raz - PSW #855
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Dec 19, 2024 Inbar Raz, VP of Research at Zenity and retrocomputing enthusiast, dives into the security world of smart payphones. He reveals how attackers could exploit these devices, diving into VoIP vulnerabilities and AI's role in cybersecurity. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as Inbar shares his journey from hacking childhood curiosities to restoring vintage hardware. With insights on firmware challenges and tales of overcoming tech troubles, this chat is both enlightening and fun, merging humor with the serious business of security.
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Inbar Raz's early hacking
- Inbar Raz's journey into information security began with early exposure to computers and evolved through exploring cracking, hacking, and phone freaking.
- A pivotal moment was witnessing a game being cracked, sparking a deep curiosity to understand how things work and find vulnerabilities.
Unexpected attention
- Inbar Raz's blog post about hacking payphones stemmed from a conversation with a colleague and a desire to provide resources in Hebrew.
- The unexpected attention it received prompted reflection on the curiosity that drives hacking.
Israeli Payphones
- Payphones in Israel were built to military specifications for vandalism resistance, leading to robust construction and unique features like optical payphone cards.
- This required lock-picking skills to gain access for Inbar Raz's research.