Wi-Fi Self Defense and Hacker Hunting for Beginners (Day 1)

Kody Kinzie

This workshop offers hands-on instruction using a unique, cat-shaped Wi-Fi hacking microcontroller, the Wi-Fi Nugget. Designed to engage participants in practical learning, it covers essential skills for defending against four common yet powerful Wi-Fi attacks. Students will explore topics including detecting Wi-Fi leaks, the risks of QR codes leading to hidden networks, spotting phishing networks, and defending against advanced Wi-Fi karma attacks. The Wi-Fi Nugget is a powerful tool for understanding and fighting back against Wi-Fi hacking. This class is suitable for Wi-Fi hacking experts and those just getting started.

Friday 1100 Herald Square / ScriptKitty Village


Kody Kinzie is a security researcher who specializes in microcontrollers, off-grid mesh networks, and Wi-Fi hacking. He builds beginner-friendly hacker tools and teaches cybersecurity to beginners at hacker conferences around the world. You can find his projects at hack.gay.

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