Modding Security & Privacy

Explore the world of modding and its implications for security and privacy in this 41-minute conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2016. Delve into the history and ethics of altering devices for purposes beyond their original intent, and examine the consequences of GPL violations. Learn about router modifications, the TI-85 calculator, XBMC, and internet safety practices. Discover the benefits and challenges of open-source projects like OpenWRT and OpenVPN. Investigate use cases for modding, the paradox of choice in technology, and the controversial WiFi Pineapple device. Gain insights from Barry Galster, Executive Director of Software Engineering at CME, as he discusses the intersection of modding, security, and privacy in the digital age.