Alex Lynd

Alex Lynd is a hardware hacker and cybersecurity instructor who builds low-cost wireless hacking tools at his company LyndLabs. He creates educational hacking content on shows like Hak5, and also founded DevKitty, where he develops cat-themed hardware for makers and hackers!


Sessions

07-12
09:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 1 / 1)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-12
11:00
60min
Cat-Themed USB Hacking and Soldering (Day 1)
Alex Lynd

Want to learn how hackers compromise unlocked computers in seconds? Come build your own USB attack tool in this beginner-friendly workshop and learn to write prank payloads with your new cat-shaped hacking companion! This workshop is beginner friendly. In the first part, you’ll be familiarized with soldering techniques and tools, and guided through assembling a DevKitty - which comprises a cat-shaped PCB, screen, microcontroller, and a 3D printed enclosure. The second half of the workshop introduces basic USB hacking techniques and common real-world scenarios. You’ll be guided through scripting fun prank payloads and learn to deploy attacks remotely using “ScriptKitty” software! NOTE: As a prerequisite to this workshop, attendees need to build a DevKitty - there are several “Solder Your Own DevKitty” workshops given each day at the DevKitty Village where you can do this.

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-12
13:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 1 / 2)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-12
15:00
60min
Learn Hardware Basics With DevKitty! (Day 1)
Alex Lynd

If you’re intrigued by hardware but don’t know where to start, this crash course is for you! You’ll learn to solder and assemble your own cat-shaped console - the DevKitty - and will walk away with a powerful prototyping and hacking companion that fits in your pocket! You’ll become familiarized with the basic skills and tools to start prototyping your own mini projects, including beginner-friendly coding through CircuitPython. You’ll also be briefly introduced to processes like circuit board design and 3D printing when you’re ready to take your projects to the next level! Be sure to bring your hardware questions to this flexible session. NOTE: As a prerequisite to this workshop, attendees need to build a DevKitty - there are several “Solder Your Own DevKitty” workshops given each day at the DevKitty Village where you can do this.

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-12
17:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 1 / 3)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-13
09:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 2 / 1)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-13
11:00
60min
The Basics of Wi-Fi Hacking and Soldering
Alex Lynd

Want to learn how hackers break into Wi-Fi networks? This workshop introduces you to common wireless attacks, and equips you with the knowledge to defend against them. You’ll walk away with your own cat-shaped hacking companion that you assemble yourself (the DevKitty) - and you’ll also get to code a fun mini project in CircuitPython that alerts you about malicious Wi-Fi activity happening nearby! This workshop is beginner friendly, and all tools will be provided! You’ll learn to solder, code in CircuitPython, and get a basic introduction to wireless reconnaissance plus attack techniques. NOTE: As a prerequisite to this workshop, attendees need to build a DevKitty - there are several “Solder Your Own DevKitty” workshops given each day at the DevKitty Village where you can do this.

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-13
13:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 2 / 2)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-13
15:00
60min
How to Hunt and Map Wi-Fi Devices
Alex Lynd

This workshop takes your wireless reconnaissance skills to the next level through a fun Wi-Fi foxhunting challenge! You’ll learn about wardriving - a technique used by hackers to map wireless devices while driving past them - and use your cat-themed hacking companion to gather intelligence on wireless targets. You’ll even be introduced to practical wardriving applications - like detecting stalkers - and learn how you can visualize devices around you on a map through Python. NOTE: As a prerequisite to this workshop, attendees need to build a DevKitty - there are several “Solder Your Own DevKitty” workshops given each day at the DevKitty Village where you can do this.

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-13
17:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 2 / 3)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-14
09:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 3 / 1)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-14
11:00
60min
Cat-Themed USB Hacking and Soldering (Day 3)
Alex Lynd

Want to learn how hackers compromise unlocked computers in seconds? Come build your own USB attack tool in this beginner-friendly workshop and learn to write prank payloads with your new cat-shaped hacking companion! This workshop is beginner friendly. In the first part, you’ll be familiarized with soldering techniques and tools, and guided through assembling a DevKitty - which comprises a cat-shaped PCB, screen, microcontroller, and a 3D printed enclosure. The second half of the workshop introduces basic USB hacking techniques and common real-world scenarios. You’ll be guided through scripting fun prank payloads and learn to deploy attacks remotely using “ScriptKitty” software! NOTE: As a prerequisite to this workshop, attendees need to build a DevKitty - there are several “Solder Your Own DevKitty” workshops given each day at the DevKitty Village where you can do this.

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-14
13:00
60min
Solder Your Own DevKitty (Day 3 / 2)
Alex Lynd

The DevKitty Village is hosting several workshops each day of HOPE XV. Here you will learn to solder - and at the end of the workshop, you will have your own DevKitty!

Workshops
DevKitty Village
07-14
15:00
60min
Learn Hardware Basics With DevKitty! (Day 3)
Alex Lynd

If you’re intrigued by hardware but don’t know where to start, this crash course is for you! You’ll learn to solder and assemble your own cat-shaped console - the DevKitty - and will walk away with a powerful prototyping and hacking companion that fits in your pocket! You’ll become familiarized with the basic skills and tools to start prototyping your own mini projects, including beginner-friendly coding through CircuitPython. You’ll also be briefly introduced to processes like circuit board design and 3D printing when you’re ready to take your projects to the next level! Be sure to bring your hardware questions to this flexible session. NOTE: As a prerequisite to this workshop, attendees need to build a DevKitty -- there are several Solder Your Own DevKitty workshops given each day at the DevKitty Village where you can do this.

Workshops
DevKitty Village