963: Hardware Hacking with Matt Brown
Dec. 15, 2025, noon (3 days, 4 hours ago)
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Scott and Wes chat with YouTuber and security consultant Matt Brown about breaking into IoT devices, extracting firmware, and decoding the hidden tech inside everyday gadgets. Matt shares his methods, the legal boundaries, and the wild stories behind his most interesting hacks.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:21 Curiosity in Hacking
- 03:28 Understanding IoT Devices
- 07:15 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 07:40 Linux vs Microcontrollers
- 10:11 UART Console Access
- 13:56 Firmware Extraction Techniques
- 14:19 Guessing Usernames and Passwords
- 19:22 Extracting Password Hashes
- 23:15 Legal Considerations in Hacking
- 30:06 Where does the inspiration come from?
- 31:20 Using Logic Analyzers
- 37:45 CAN Protocol in Automotive
- 45:42 Influence of Lewis Rossman
- 54:05 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Matt: Key Person of Influence
Shameless Plugs
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