Join us as Silk and Gourry share stories of hacking gone hilariously wrong--accidentally ransomware-ing myself, deleting encrypted containers, loading malware on our own systems, and more. From epic fails to unexpected lessons, we discuss how these missteps shaped us, what (if anything) we'd do differently, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is laugh at yourself. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

In my journey as a professional hacker, I've often found myself reflecting on how the intensity of this career can blur the lines between passion and obsession, sometimes pushing my mental resilience to its limits. Hacking has taught me unique problem-solving skills and sparked incredible creativity, but it's also easy to feel isolated if you don't maintain a balance between work and life. As I discuss this with a fellow hacker, Gourry, we'll dive into how mentorship, collaboration, and finding purpose beyond just breaking systems have been critical to our growth--both professionally and personally. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

Is hacking dying, or is it evolving? We are going to discuss the shifting culture of hacking--how the passion for understanding and pushing the boundaries of technology is being shaped by corporate careers, burnout, and the pressures of modern life. Join us as we discuss whether the hacker spirit can thrive in today's world or if it's being replaced by something entirely different. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

Yet another shameless excuse to chat and hangout... for the seventh time. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

Is creating and then selling a cybersecurity tool selling out? What about tools that get weaponized? How much is too much? Is open source better? Is the path toward profit always closed source? What about when that tool becomes malicious? Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

Why does the hacking profession attract the misfits? Is this a good thing? Is it good for the industry? Is everyone a unique snowflake in a blizzard of snowflakes? Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

Let’s talk about DEF CON 32 and what happened. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

While everything might feel like a dumpster fire, at least we have DEF CON 32. It continues to amaze me how much my entire year revolves around DEF CON and this year is no different. Oh I can not wait to see you all. This episode is about the dumpster fire going on with Crowdstrike, the fall out, and of course DEF CON. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://x.com/alexchaveriat https://x.com/gregory_price

Let’s bring in the crew and hangout and chat about some TikTok's Ban, Net Neutrality, and Meta's VR Open OS. Variety of topics for a variety of hackers. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price https://twitter.com/Gater_Byte https://twitter.com/GuloGuloDesu

To be successful, what do you need to do and what does it even mean to succeed. Do you need to be a professional? We both took different journeys and have different perspectives. I am excited to discuss it. Join us live, thank you for watching, and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price