Security Consultant, hacker, author, DEF CON Trainer, public speaker, social engineering specialist, and proud mom. Scary to some, but fascinating to others.

Washington DC
Joined October 2010
Ideas on items that would look cool in x-ray? Specific lock styles/brands, household items, etc
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If you are a cyber threat intelligence pro who has been laid off and would like to come to @SLEUTHCON please reach out.
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I don't know much about aircraft maintenance, but that looks like a bad day
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Interested in #cybersecurity careers? Watch episode two of the Tortora Brayda Institute’s Cyber Workforce Series! Nathan Rolfe, President of @AUSCF_org interviews @hacktress09, sharing insights on her journey as a cybersecurity consultant. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=Ds4KLF-t…
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Valerie Thomas retweeted
🚨 Ever turned a pentest into a disaster movie? 🍿🔥 Join @BobbyKuzma & @hacktress09 at #HackSpaceCon for "Well, that happened: When pentests go horribly wrong." Learn from the best (and worst) of pentesting fiascos.
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So excited for this!
🚀 Don't miss "Scaling Your Creative Output with AI" with @evanbooth from @CounterHackSec at #HackSpaceCon! Learn from the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2023 on making AI work for you. Don't miss this chance to amplify your projects with AI! #AIInnovation #TechTalk
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Modifying a 2.4 GHz WiFi Grid Antenna for Improved 1.7 GHz Reception + DIY Rotator Instructions rtl-sdr.com/modifying-a-2-4-…
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Today on Compliance Does Not Equal Security
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Soooooo excited that ShowMeCon is back!!!
Everyone told us they missed us. We missed you too! We couldn't stay away so...
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.@convergesec 2023 is off to a great start! I'll be speaking on Attacking and Defending Physical Access Control Systems at 2:45.
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Some light reading while my car is getting state inspection. Not sure why nobody wants to sit beside me 😂
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Valerie Thomas retweeted
Imagine your company here! We have a new sponsorship opp! Imagine a branded ‘hack and sip’ bar with your logo here. We’re adding 3-1 day sponsor opportunities at 15k each to be front and center for cocktails and adult refreshments at SquadCon info[at]girlshackvillage.com
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Valerie Thomas retweeted
Hey, The Washington Post has dropped its paywall until Thursday at midnight. If you register with an email address, you can not only read as much as you want about today's news but go back into the archives. Some people might choose to copy stories to read later. Enjoy!
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Vulnlab just released a new Active Directory lab called Wutai! Like Shinra, it’s a simulated corporate environment with about 15 machines spread across multiple networks, domains & forests. The lab focuses on exploiting misconfigurations & users - not CVEs.
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Hey all, My next Pay What You Can class starts next Monday. Yes $0 is an option. It is an intro to security class. Please share with people who want to get started in security or have just gotten started in security. Thanks, antisyphontraining.com/getti…
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Feel blessed & very lucky to attend @hacktress09 workshop on pwning Physical Access Control Systems at @IntentSummit . She's a Rockstar!
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That lens tho
learned today that randy johnson is now a professional photographer (??) and shoots nfl games (???)
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