Darknet Diaries 134: Deviant
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Jun 6, 2023 Deviant Ollam, a physical penetration specialist with over a decade of experience in lockpicking and covert entry, shares thrilling tales from his high-stakes profession. He recounts a bold bank heist in Antwerp, drawing parallels between heists and storytelling. Listeners will be captivated by humorous anecdotes of navigating security systems, including an elevator escapade that showcases his quick thinking. Ollam also highlights the intricate dance of social engineering in security testing, emphasizing the need for awareness in everyday security practices.
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Antwerp Bank Heist
- Criminals robbed a bank vault in Antwerp's diamond district by drilling through a six-foot concrete wall.
- They exploited a security blind spot, as the vault door was heavily protected, but the walls were not.
Accidental Start
- Deviant Ollam's physical penetration testing career began unexpectedly when he bypassed a locked network room door with a simple shim.
- This impressed the client, leading to a full penetration test and his eventual specialization in physical security.
Locksmith vs. Pen Tester
- Locksmiths possess technical skills but often lack the penetration tester's mindset of revealing vulnerabilities.
- Penetration testers prioritize comprehensive reporting and knowledge sharing, unlike traditional locksmiths.