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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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53:24
Published: Tue May 28 2019
Description

A talk at Defcon challenged people to find a way to destroy a hard drive. A young man was inspired by this challenge and was determined to find a way to destroy a hard drive. But this is not a typical young man, with a typical plan. For pictures of Daniel and his projects visit darknetdiaries.com/episode/39. This episode was sponsored by Nord VPN. Visit nordvpn.com/darknet and use promo code "DARKNET". This episode was sponsored by IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode recounts stories from the dark side of the internet about a millionaire who prepares for an attack by buying a bomb shelter but keeps it secret in order to protect himself and others.
00:00 - 01:25 (01:25)
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Security
Summary

This episode recounts stories from the dark side of the internet about a millionaire who prepares for an attack by buying a bomb shelter but keeps it secret in order to protect himself and others.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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Darknet Diaries
DRADA provides continuous monitoring and visibility into risk, security controls, and audit readiness for various standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, among others.
01:25 - 05:53 (04:28)
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Cloud Compliance Software
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DRADA provides continuous monitoring and visibility into risk, security controls, and audit readiness for various standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, among others. They offer automation for customized frameworks, and listeners of Darknet Diaries can avail of a 10% discount at drada.com partner partner slash darknetdiaries.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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Darknet Diaries
A group wanted to remotely destroy a hard drive to prevent any data theft, so they designed an Arduino-controlled propane torch to ensure complete destruction, while a man with an interest in chemistry and explosives had his own ideas on how to destroy hard drives more effectively.
05:53 - 11:00 (05:07)
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Technology
Summary

A group wanted to remotely destroy a hard drive to prevent any data theft, so they designed an Arduino-controlled propane torch to ensure complete destruction, while a man with an interest in chemistry and explosives had his own ideas on how to destroy hard drives more effectively.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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Darknet Diaries
The use of thermite to destroy hard drives leaves behind a puddle of metal and a lot of smoke.
11:00 - 16:26 (05:25)
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Data Destruction
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The use of thermite to destroy hard drives leaves behind a puddle of metal and a lot of smoke. In an effort to contain the reaction, a chemist discovered a new mixture that burned the hard drive cleanly without producing smoke or other safety hazards.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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The rise of Bitcoin in 2013 allowed for profitable investments, while a professor sent an email to students offering an exam for sale, potentially promoting academic dishonesty.
16:26 - 21:44 (05:18)
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Bitcoin
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The rise of Bitcoin in 2013 allowed for profitable investments, while a professor sent an email to students offering an exam for sale, potentially promoting academic dishonesty.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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Darknet Diaries
Daniel Hamiche discusses the fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding nuclear weapons, especially its hypothetical capabilities in electronic warfare, and shares his findings from studying the technology.
21:44 - 26:41 (04:57)
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Nuclear Weapons
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Daniel Hamiche discusses the fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding nuclear weapons, especially its hypothetical capabilities in electronic warfare, and shares his findings from studying the technology.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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A man shares his experience of digging a nuclear bunker beneath his home and the research he conducted for it, including Army Technical Manual 5-858-6 which has a section on underground nuclear tunnel experiments.
26:41 - 32:27 (05:45)
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Nuclear Bunker
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A man shares his experience of digging a nuclear bunker beneath his home and the research he conducted for it, including Army Technical Manual 5-858-6 which has a section on underground nuclear tunnel experiments.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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Darknet Diaries
A man named Daniel Beckley hired a guy named Douglas to help him dig tunnels beneath Las Vegas.
32:27 - 39:02 (06:34)
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Las Vegas
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A man named Daniel Beckley hired a guy named Douglas to help him dig tunnels beneath Las Vegas. The tunnels have amenities like lighting, heating, air circulation, and even secret areas, but Beckley was concerned about keeping their location a secret.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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A man struggles to navigate his way out of a burning basement, jumping through flamed obstacles to avoid being trapped in the tunnels.
39:02 - 44:19 (05:17)
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Fire
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A man struggles to navigate his way out of a burning basement, jumping through flamed obstacles to avoid being trapped in the tunnels.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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The county believes that Daniel's tunnels extend beyond his property and may reach under the public road, while state prosecutors blame the tunnels, hoarding, and electrical chain for the issues.
44:19 - 52:41 (08:22)
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Tunnels
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The county believes that Daniel's tunnels extend beyond his property and may reach under the public road, while state prosecutors blame the tunnels, hoarding, and electrical chain for the issues. In a presentation, Daniel discussed safety measures and the need for markers above ground to indicate the tunnel's length and a clear plan for filling them and demolishing his house.

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Ep 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
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Darknet Diaries
I'm a big fan of the show.
52:41 - 53:36 (00:54)
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I'm a big fan of the show