Notes | Brutkey

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

i’m tellin ya, DEF CON merch shop needs to have some branded ibuprofen and joint rub, because these days by this point in the week I’m all aches.

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

y’all I don’t often yell “CRITICAL READING” but after seeing @knitcode@infosec.exchange ’s talk this post is VERY CRITICAL READING for anyone in or adjacent to infosec.

the context is the thing.

https://infosec.exchange/@knitcode/114993430547292582

https://blogs.infoblox.com/threat-intelligence/vextrios-origin-story-from-spam-to-scam-to-adtech/

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

I tell you what, I moved to security partly to talk to people less, and that has not worked out how I thought it would.

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

Aw crap.

Federal court filing system hit in sweeping hack

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/06/federal-court-filing-system-pacer-hack-00496916

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

An autistic’s guide to Las Vegas cons, FAQ #1:

“How do you get away from the lights and noise?”

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

There is an abominable snowman furry with the runZero logo running around and I’m choosing to believe it’s @todb@infosec.exchange in the suit.

Honestly thought he’d be taller.

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

BTW if you see me, say hi (or don’t, no pressure). Probably should have trimmed the beard.

Thing is, the food is so good for Vegas the longer beard helps save the flavor for later.

You have to hold onto the little joys.

Photograph of a 43 year old hefty bearded caucasian man with glasses, wearing a black 404 Media baseball cap and a black tee saying “DNS the menace” with a drawing of dennis the menace.

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

BlackHat badge ribbons ftw

Ribbons attached to a conference badge that say “introvert, but trying”; “defenders unite!”; and “ask me about my research.”

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

There’s also a Chili’s Restaurant manager and partner convention at the Cosmo this week, and I reckon it’s gonna get even spicier than they expect…

Ian Campbell 🏴

@neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org

If you’re at #BlackHat and at or near the Cosmopolitan, @DomainTools@infosec.exchange has shuttles running from the Cosmo to the Mandalay Bay on Aug 6 & 7.

Gotta give up your deets, but otherwise free.

https://www.domaintools.com/events/black-hat-2025-shuttle/