Posts on mqtt
3 posts on mqtt. Notes from public sources and my own test lab.
Smart Devices, Dumb Mistakes: The Dark Backdoors of the IoT World
Relying on Shodan scans for IoT security is the laziest approach in the industry. Let's talk about the missing 'S' in IoT, why MQTT acts like a gossiping neighbor, and what's actually hiding inside that firmware.
May 13, 2026·4 dk readfirmware-analysishardware-hackingiot-security
The Dumb Security of Smart Homes: Why Are We Still Living in the 1990s in the IoT World?
Is Shodan really everything? In this piece, we dive into why the IoT ecosystem feels like the Wild West, exploring MQTT vulnerabilities and the 'geeky' reality of firmware analysis from a Red Teamer's perspective.
May 6, 2026·4 dk readfirmwarehardwarehackingiotsecurity
Is Your Smart Bulb Handing Over Your House Keys? The Dark Backdoors of IoT
Forget 'admin:admin' hunts on Shodan. Real IoT security threats hide deep within unpatched, messy firmware files and unencrypted protocols. Here's a look at how we analyze these devices during Red Team ops.
April 14, 2026·4 dk readfirmware-analysishardware-hackingiot-security