Brendan Francis O'Connor

t Thing that's common, but which still always strikes me: the master hackers are so nice in person. @dakami and DT come to mind. #defcon Jul 31 10:14 p.m.

t OH at #defcon: "When you're in the mood for girls, the badger is an unwelcome guest in the pub." -- Jeff Scott, textfiles.com creator Jul 31 9:21 p.m.

l Wikileaks volunteer detained Jul 31 6:03 p.m.

t I love #defcon. So many good things to learn, so many stereotypes of #haxx0rs to reinforce. Jul 31 5:52 p.m.

t Yells at #defcon before Paget's talk: "If you have an iPhone you may be hacked!" Hell, most iPhones probably were hacked already. Jul 31 1:57 p.m.

t I love #defcon. For those of you who said the Wall of Sheep couldn't possibly exist: http://twitpic.com/2afnfc Jul 31 1:04 p.m.

t Finally did my cyber duty and donated to the EFF. They'll probably bail me out someday.... #defcon #wordtothewise Jul 30 9:06 p.m.

t @greytalyn sorry, dude-- obviously @_defcon_ had its way with @wadey and @SimpleGeo. Jul 30 5:58 p.m.

t I've been waiting forever to be here. (@ Defcon 18 w/ 28 others) http://4sq.com/cOE1fu Jul 29 6:06 p.m.

c Visited Defcon 18 Jul 29 6:06 p.m.

c Visited Riviera Hotel & Casino Jul 29 6:05 p.m.

t Glad I got my #defcon badge at #BlackHat; now at the Riviera, waiting for them to finish my room so I can unpack / drink water. Jul 29 3:42 p.m.

l White House wants easier access for FBI to internet activity logs Jul 29 9:29 a.m.

l White House wants easier access for FBI to internet activity logs Jul 29 9:28 a.m.

t Time for Pwnies! http://twitpic.com/29kwoj #BlackHat Jul 28 7:20 p.m.

t Definitely most awesome booth swag: airbrush tattoos by McCafee. http://twitpic.com/29kqes #BlackHat #nerd #win Jul 28 6:58 p.m.

l ASCAP Refuses To Debate Lessig Jul 28 5:08 p.m.

t Forgot how bombastic @dakami is when he's on stage-- but he's lots of fun. #BlackHat Jul 28 4:22 p.m.

t So wonderful to watch Barnaby Jack pwn an ATM on stage! Jul 28 3:22 p.m.

t RT @bdognet: #blackhat. @Barnabyjack's ATM discussion? Why do you need an ATM in your house, mate? Well I hate the transaction fees... Jul 28 2:52 p.m.

f Those are some Big Antennae Jul 28 12:28 p.m.

t @tehom glad you liked my question. :-) Jul 28 11:05 a.m.

t @b1g1nj4p4n that's NeoCon rhetoric: "The End of History" by Fukuyama. #dhsfail #blackhat Jul 28 10:41 a.m.

t @porkbellyfuture agreed; this speech makes as much sense as TSA rules. #dhsfail #blackhat Jul 28 10:34 a.m.

t I swear to God, I can't stand Gov officials who think of the Internet as "a cyber" then claim tech is beyond our understanding #blackhat Jul 28 10:31 a.m.

t BlackHat keynote by the DSec DHS: they still don't know they aren't the DoD. As in everything, #dhsfail. #blackhat #blackhatusa Jul 28 10:26 a.m.

l It ain't evidence if there's no trial Jul 28 9:54 a.m.

t I love how many people have ipads at #blackhat; not because they think they're secure, just that they can't function without them. Jul 28 9:52 a.m.

l It ain't evidence if there's no trial Jul 28 9:51 a.m.

t Aruba Networks fail; can't get an IP address at #blackhat. Poor show. Jul 28 9:49 a.m.

f Sandboxing Jul 27 8:35 p.m.

t Excited to be grabbing my laminate for #BlackHat 2010. It's been too long. Jul 27 5 p.m.

t Ok, seriously: does Caesar's not understand the concept of a conference? Checkin lines are insane. #blackhat #hotelfail Jul 27 12:32 p.m.

t @ThePeregrine sure, I'll send a note in the next couple of days. Jul 27 12:22 p.m.

t Are there vodka sponsors for #BlackHat? A guy in the checkin line has an "Absolut Pwn" t-shirt. Jul 27 12:21 p.m.

t I see a lot of fellow nerds here, checking in for #BlackHat! (@ Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino w/ 4 others) http://4sq.com/1wrifO Jul 27 12:14 p.m.

c Visited Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino Jul 27 12:14 p.m.

t Had fun watching Penn and Teller; now prepping to start the work this week. I head to Caesar's tomorrow for BlackHat. Jul 27 12:49 a.m.

t Front-row seats for Penn and Teller! (@ Penn And Teller Theater) http://4sq.com/90ZtSN Jul 26 9:34 p.m.

c Visited Penn And Teller Theater Jul 26 9:34 p.m.

c Visited Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino Jul 26 7:22 p.m.

t @ieure wow, good to know that you have such useful opinions on technology. Unfollowed. Jul 26 6:05 p.m.

c Visited United Artist Jul 25 5:20 p.m.

t Just got back from Zumanity. Incredible, and joyous. Jul 25 1:07 a.m.

c Visited Zumanity Jul 24 10:23 p.m.

t @baroquebobcat The Force is truly strong with you. On the other hand, I have a Pina Colasa football: http://twitpic.com/28fes2 Jul 24 9:52 p.m.

t @dsmitts Yeah. My mental picture of Vegas was based on Ocean's Eleven-- the real picture is far more... horrifying, I'd say. Jul 24 5:45 p.m.

t I am very confused. Why is this legal? Why is this city's existence tolerated on this planet? Jul 24 5:24 p.m.

c Visited Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino Jul 24 5:21 p.m.

t AT&T 3G is *completely* dead in Vegas. Signal, but no packets. At least I have EDGE. Jul 24 4:05 p.m.