The Machines That Betrayed Their Masters

Explore the world of privacy invasion through wireless signals in this Black Hat Asia 2014 conference talk. Delve into Glenn Wilkinson's journey of developing a robust, modular, and distributed tracking framework called Snoopy. Learn about the vulnerabilities of devices that emit uniquely identifiable signals, particularly mobile phones. Discover how these signals can be exploited for tracking and potentially malicious purposes. Examine the evolution of the Snoopy framework from its inception in 2012 to its advanced capabilities, including integration with quadcopter technology. Gain insights into various tracking techniques, geolocation methods, and device interactions. Witness live demonstrations showcasing the framework's abilities, including drone-based surveillance and data collection. Explore topics such as trilateration, entity tracking, time metrics, and the ethical implications of such technologies. Understand the potential threats to personal privacy and learn about countermeasures like the Drone Survival Guide.