The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

#74: How a Computer Hacker Optimizes Online Dating, Opens Locked Cars, and Hijacks Drones

May 2, 2015 · 02:40:51

✨ AI Summary

Computer hacker Samy Kamkar details hacking online dating and car alarms.
Explains his creation of the MySpace worm 'Samy' and the drone hack 'SkyJack'.
Discusses his work as an innovator and whistleblower in cybersecurity.

Guests on This Episode

HD

Hijacks Drones

1 podcast appearance

OC

Opens Locked Cars

1 podcast appearance

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