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Continuous authentication tech could help companies in multiple ways, such as ensuring that if a laptop was stolen while unlocked, it would still be impossible for anyone to access sensitive systems if their biometrics didn’t align.
We've had solutions to the "laptop stolen when unlocked" problems for years. BusKill uses a cable that you clip to your belt for this. It's simple. You don't need to film your employees all day long to solve this problem.
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| Watch the BusKill Explainer Video for more info youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4 |
If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
www.buskill.in
We're happy to announce that [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/). **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: 2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:45 Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | [BusKill is presenting at DEF CON 32](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | via [@Goldfishlaser@lemmy.ml](https://lemmy.ml/u/Goldfishlaser) # What is BusKill? BusKill is a laptop kill-cord. It's a USB cable with a magnetic breakaway that you attach to your body and connect to your computer. | [](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) | |:--:| | *Watch the [BusKill Explainer Video](https://www.buskill.in/#demo) for more info [youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4](https://www.youtube.com/v/qPwyoD_cQR4)* | If the connection between you to your computer is severed, then your device will lock, shutdown, or shred its encryption keys -- thus keeping your encrypted data safe from thieves that steal your device. # What is DEF CON? DEF CON is a yearly hacker conference in Las Vegas, USA. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | *Watch the [DEF CON Documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg) for more info [youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctQOmjQyYg)* | # What is BusKill presenting at DEF CON? I ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) will be presenting **Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord** in a Demo Lab at DEF CON 32. **What: Open Hardware Design for BusKill Cord When: Sat Aug 10 12PM – 1:45PM Where: W303 – Third Floor – LVCC West Hall** Who: Melanie Allen ([goldfishlaser](https://github.com/goldfishlaser)) [More info](https://forum.defcon.org/node/249627) ## Talk Description BusKill is a Dead Man Switch triggered when a magnetic breakaway is tripped, severing a USB connection. I’ve written OpenSCAD code that creates a 3D printable file for plastic parts needed to create the magnetic breakaway. Should anyone need to adjust this design for variations of components, the code is parameterized allowing for easy customization. To assemble a BusKill Dead Man Switch cord you will need: 1. a usb-a extension cord, 2. a usb hard drive capable of being attached to a carabiner, 3. a carabiner, 4. the plastic pieces in this file, 5. a usb female port, 6. a usb male, 7. 4 magnets, 8. 4 pogo pins, 9. 4 pogo receptors, 10. wire, 11. 8 screws, 12. and BusKill software. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Golden DIY BusKill Print | Full BOM, glossary, and assembly instructions are included in the [github repository](https://github.com/BusKill/usb-a-magnetic-breakaway). The room holds approx. 70 attendees seated. I’ll be delivering 3 x 30 min presentations – with some tailoring to what sort of audience I get each time. ## Meet Me @ DEF CON If you'd like to find me and chat, I'm also planning to attend: - ATL Meetup (DCG Atlanta Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 \| 236), - Hacker Kareoke (Friday and Sat 20:00-21:00 \| 222), - Goth Night (Friday: 21:00 – 02:00 \| 322-324), - QueerCon Mixer (Saturday: 16:00-18:00 \| Chillout 2), - EFF Trivia (Saturday: 17:30-21:30 \| 307-308), and - Jack Rysider’s Masquerade (Saturday: 21:00 – 01:00 \| 325-327) I hope to print many fun trinkets for my new friends, including some BusKill keychains. | [](https://www.buskill.in/defcon32/) | |:--:| | Come to my presentation @ DEF CON for some free BusKill swag | By attending DEF CON, I hope to make connections and find collaborators. I hope during the demo labs to find people who will bring fresh ideas to the project to make it more effective.
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I'm not aware of any sites tracking our warrant canaries, but there are standards for machine-readable warrant canaries to make this easier
Edit: oh, it looks like the EFF, Calyx Institute, Freedom of the Press Foundation, NYU Law, the Berkman Center, and a few other orgs run a service that monitors warrant canaries called Canary Watch
This update from 2016 says they were monitoring 70 org's canaries
Edit 2: oh, looks like they silently shut it down some years ago :( well, we adopted the autocanary standard from FLM linked-above, so it shouldn't be hard for some canary observatory to consume and track our canaries.
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Do you have any tips on soldering solutions that would allow us to decrease the size?
Unfortunately, it's already extremely difficult to solder the pins and glue the magnets at the current size. I think it's important to lower the barrier of entry for people with just basic soldering and printing tools to be able to make this. But if you have any recommendations to shrink the size without also making it impossible for most hackers to build themselves, we're all ears :)
fwiw, we do have an injection molded version that's much smaller, but it requires very expensive equipment to make (which is one reason we're developing this 3D-printable version as an alternative)
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Yep :) You can see the full Bill of Materials here:
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I doubt frying the motherboard would have any impact on the irrecoverability of the data on the disk. If you want to do this properly, we have an anti-forensics "self-destruct" trigger that wipes the FDE (encryption keys from the) LUKS header:
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Thanks for catching this :) The domain was missing.
We updated the article; it should be working now
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Yes. For more information about the demographic of users, see the documentation:
