The transcript is a dialogue from a Game Theory episode discussing the realism of hacking as depicted in the game Watch Dogs. The hosts, Matt and Ronnie, use rebus puzzles to introduce the topic humorously. Matt then delves into various real-world hacking techniques that mirror those in the game, such as controlling traffic lights, cars, and obtaining personal information through social media and RFID technology. He emphasizes the potential dangers of hacking in everyday life, concluding that while these threats are real, they are also preventable with proper precautions. The episode ends with an invitation to meet at a gaming convention.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In 2006, two engineers hacked into the Los Angeles traffic system, causing gridlock.
2. A man named Cesar Serrano demonstrated a vulnerability in the New York traffic system in 2014.
3. Using a device purchased online for less than $100, Serrano was able to intercept and control traffic signals.
4. Scientists have successfully hacked into various car models via Bluetooth, music files, and tire pressure monitors.
5. Once inside, they had control over the car's brakes, steering, and engine.
6. Facebook's AI, called "Deep Face," can correctly identify whether two photos show the same person 97.25% of the time.
7. Humans can do the same task with an accuracy of 97.53%.
8. A camera app called PlaceRaider can secretly take pictures and create 3D models of a user's surroundings.
9. The University of Luxembourg's Ralf Philipp Weinmann discovered a method to trick phones into thinking they're connecting to a real network.
10. This allows hackers to access the phone's radio processor, controlling the dialer and microphone.
11. RFID technology allows smartphones to pick up signals, making it possible to steal financial information via radio waves.
12. ATMs can be reprogrammed without external devices by typing in the right code into the keypad.
13. Barnaby Jack, a hacker, was able to get an ATM to dispense cash and play a victory song using internet tricks.
14. The SGC game convention will take place in Dallas, Texas, on July 11th-13th.
15. The convention will feature several well-known YouTubers, including JonTron, Peanut Butter Gamer, and the Angry Video Game Nerd.