#164 Mike Grover - How Hacking Tools Are Changing Cyber Warfare

Shawn Ryan Show

Society & Culture, Philosophy

4.9 • 37.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2025

⏱️ 156 minutes

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Mike Grover is a security researcher, InfoSec expert, and the creator of the infamous O.MG Cable. He gained prominence in 2019 when he showcased his malicious USB cable prototype at DEF CON, capable of recording keystrokes and executing remote commands. Grover's O.MG Cable looks identical to a regular charging cable, but contains a tiny implant that creates a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing attackers to access the connected device from up to 300 feet away. Since its inception, Grover has refined the O.MG Cable design, making it indistinguishable from normal USB cables and expanding its capabilities. The latest iteration includes features such as geofencing, self-destruct mechanisms, and support for various connector types including Lightning and USB-C. Grover's work aims to raise awareness about hardware security risks while providing tools for red teams and security researchers to test and improve organizational defenses. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS https://ExpressVPN.com/SRS https://ZipRecruiter.com/SRS https://RocketMoney.com/SRS https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SRS https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Mike Grover Links: Website - https://o.mg.lol/ X - https://x.com/_MG_ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mgrover Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.7	Mike Grover.
0:33.2	Welcome to the show, man.
0:34.7	Thanks.
0:35.3	Thanks for having me, dude.
0:36.3	We just knocked out one of the most fascinating everyday carry pocket dumps I've ever seen.
0:42.3	And the fact that you designed all that hardware is just astounding.
0:49.3	It's awesome.
0:50.3	Thank you.
0:51.3	So we got connected through mutual friend Bryce Case Jr.
0:55.4	Yeah.
0:56.1	And thank you, Bryce.
0:58.3	And, man, we've been trying to make this happen for, I think, a year.
1:04.0	Yeah, over a year.
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