Black Hat, DEFCON & “Windows Hell No”

Pull up a glass and settle in; the crew is back from Vegas with stories you will not want to miss. In this episode of Security with Spirits, Jason shares his adventures at Black Hat and DEFCON, from walking 13 miles a day in the desert heat to discovering hacker villages on everything from aviation to lockpicking. We dive into the infamous Windows Hell No exploit, live phishing calls from the DEFCON stage, and why trust in AI is becoming the newest attack vector. Along the way, we swap drinks, from Bushmills and Monkey Shoulder to premixed Transfusions and even A&W Ice Cream Sundae soda, while debating vendor shenanigans, AI hype, and what it means to raise kids who understand security before they learn it the hard way. Whether you have been to the cons or just dream of making the trip, this one is packed with laughs, lessons, and a reminder that the only thing hotter than Vegas asphalt is the current state of cybersecurity.