Come join us at BSides Charm, April 25th & 26th.
Camera Hacking
Inspired by the DEF CON contest in the IoT Village, this camera hacking lab demonstrates the steps involved in gaining root access on a TP-Link Wi-Fi camera. All required tools are provided by the IoT Village for this hardware hacking activity. In this lab, participants will be gaining the highest level of control of this device. Attendees will learn vulnerability identification, exploitation mechanics, and defense-in-depth. This activity is ideal for intermediate hacking skills.
(open both days, no registration required)
Meshtastic & MeshCore for Hackers: Set Up, Configure, and Deploy Off-Grid Mesh Nodes
April 25, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Learn how to get started with Meshtastic and MeshCore, two popular encrypted long-range LoRa mesh networking platforms. This workshop covers the key differences between the two, how to configure nodes, customize settings like frequency and encryption, connect sensors or GPS, and deploy nodes for real-world use. We’ll also touch on security considerations, attacks against mesh networks, and how to get involved in your local mesh community.
What to bring: A computer with Chrome-based browser, USB Type C cable, smartphone!
Meshtastic & MeshCore for Hackers: Set Up, Configure, and Deploy Off-Grid Mesh Nodes
April 26, 2026 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Learn how to get started with Meshtastic and MeshCore, two popular encrypted long-range LoRa mesh networking platforms. This workshop covers the key differences between the two, how to configure nodes, customize settings like frequency and encryption, connect sensors or GPS, and deploy nodes for real-world use. We’ll also touch on security considerations, attacks against mesh networks, and how to get involved in your local mesh community.
What to bring: A computer with Chrome-based browser, USB Type C cable, smartphone!
Cat Got your Password: Wi-Fi Self Defense For Beginners
April 25, 2026 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
In this beginner-friendly class, you will use the cat-shaped Wi-Fi Nugget to learn how hackers attack wireless networks – and how to stop them!
We will cover evil QR codes, extracting information like work and travel history from personal devices, Wi-Fi phishing attacks, and how to detect common hacking tools like Wi-Fi pineapples.
Most importantly, you will learn how to use the Nugget to physically “foxhunt” for suspicious Wi-Fi devices (like cameras) and secure your own devices network against common Wi-Fi threats!
What to bring: computer with Google Chrome, Wi-Fi Nugget if you already have one