BSidesPDX-2025

Mickey Shkatov

Mickey has been involved in security research for over a decade, specializing in breaking down
complex concepts and identifying security vulnerabilities in unusual places. His experience spans a
variety of topics, which he has presented at security conferences worldwide. His talks have covered
areas ranging from web penetration testing to the intricacies of BIOS firmware.


Session

10-25
14:00
40min
This is not a camera
Mickey Shkatov, Jesse Michael

Webcams secretly running Linux reveal embedded system vulnerabilities, insecure firmware, and broken update mechanisms. Tracing the tech stack from distributors to chipset manufacturers exposes supply chain issues, security oversights, and risks at the hardware-software boundary. The talk includes demos and highlights the need for transparency and responsibility.

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Talk 1