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[HOPE X] Elevator Hacking: From the Pit to the Penthouse

themarimbaincident · talk · Watch on YouTube

Security & hackingHacker culture & free softwareMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

A HOPE X talk giving an in-depth explanation of how elevators work, from their history in hacker culture to using their control systems to bypass building security. It covers features and abilities of elevators that most people never see.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters call it one of the most entertaining and informative con talks, and a good window into elevators from a hacker's view.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 5 different months
  • 4 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “It changed my entire view of elevators and if you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend you watch.”

    Changed commenter's view of elevators entirely.

    alexggordon, 2014-11 · Strong recommendation · in “The Lives of Elevators (2008)”

  2. “one of the most entertaining con panels i've seen, and interesting information on an esoteric topic.”

    Entertaining panel on an esoteric topic.

    nyolfen, 2015-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Remembering When Driverless Elevators Drew Skepticism”

  3. “This is my favorite sec-conference video of all time”

    Favorite sec-conference video of all time.

    unixhero, 2016-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Demystifying the Secure Enclave Processor [pdf]”

  4. “gives a lot of insight. All from a hacker perspective, but fascinating and fun.”

    Gives insight into elevators from a hacker perspective.

    danpalmer, 2023-01 · Recommendation · in “The secret undo codes for elevator floor buttons”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: elevators, hacker culture, physical security, hope x, building systems

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