Greg Linares

Greg Linares, also known as Laughing Mantis, is a cybersecurity expert with a notorious past as Arizona's youngest hacker. He shares fascinating tales from his rebellious teenage years, including manipulating school systems and early hacking exploits. The conversation dives into the evolution of vulnerability research, revealing insider stories about corporate espionage and ethical dilemmas. Greg discusses the high-octane world of penetration testing, including tense security breaches and inventive data exfiltration methods, blending humor with real cybersecurity challenges.