Hacking Arcade Cashless Systems: Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Explore vulnerabilities in cashless arcade systems in this 27-minute conference talk from BSidesLV. Discover how to exploit weaknesses in API security, access control, and NFC technology to potentially play arcade games for free. Learn about real-world examples from a global company with over 2,300 installations across 70 countries, including arcades in Brazil, amusement parks in the United Arab Emirates, and a famous roller coaster in Las Vegas. Presented by Ignacio Navarro, this talk fulfills childhood dreams of unlimited arcade play while highlighting important cybersecurity issues in entertainment systems.