I am calling for the immediate resignation and public apology of @Andy_Thompson for his conduct, behavior, and statements made about my wife in a private and closed group. Please see the attached. No one should ever speak ill of the dead! This is unacceptable that I should have to address this during the difficult time I am facing, especially from those who are “leaders” in this community. I encourage all that find this wrong to screen shot this and share it publicly for all to see. No one who has suffered a tragic loss like I have experienced less than 48 hours after the event should have to deal with this type of insensitivity, disrespect, and utter disregard for not only me but someone who has tragically departed all of us. This is a disgusting display of his character and his values. We as a community are better than this! We as a community deserve better leaders! We as a community deserve the support no matter how you feel about someone. This is inexcusable and the community needs to speak up now before it’s is burned to the ground by the sick who seek to harm even in their echo chambers! @defcon @Dallas_Hackers @BSidesDFW

Yo, the holidays are upon us, if you are out and about, bored of family, or alone; come to share.google/DVxB8ZjUBnt5qjM… doing some hands on work with a couple of folks. @DC214DFW @Dallas_Hackers @DCG940 @BSidesDFW @UNT_CSC please repost for viz! #MerryChristmas #dfwplug #dfwhackers

Headed to @Dallas_Hackers this evening? The BuzzSaw challenge from Bsides will be up for you to take a crack at. Hint: WPA2 handshake capture and password cracking required! @DCG940 @BSidesDFW

Get ready to hack! 🚀 Join the "Scavenge The Flag," event happening at the 2025 BSidesDFW conference. Test your skills, climb the scoreboard, and compete against the best. Are you ready for the challenge? @BSidesDFW @Dallas_Hackers @SecurityBSides @DCG940

Headed to Bsides DFW this Saturday? Be sure to participate in the Scavenger Hunt event that’s taking place. There will be several fun things for you to do:

@DC214DFW @Dallas_Hackers @DCG940 @ntxissa @defcongroups @dcg608 Can you please repost for reach and visibility, this human is a pillar in the hacking community! Let’s do what we do best!

If you plan on joining us tomorrow evening @DCG940, please feel free to bring your device of choice. As I will be covering some hardening recommendations in a hands on session as well. Look forward to seeing you all! @DC214DFW @Dallas_Hackers @Hack_FtW @ntxcsg @ntxissa

Daily Reflection: We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we are Alcoholics/Drug Addicts. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. #infosec #CyberSec

Merry Christmas to you all!

Friday, 11/1, at 9PM I will be competing in Thunderdome! events.humanitix.com/thunder… @StompComedy is Dallas’ only nonprofit theater dedicated to connecting people through comedy and is committed to outreach, inclusion, and collaboration. It's a great cause and tremendous fun!

Stay tuned we are working to bring you killer talks from some undeniable rockstars. More to come

View from the meetup

Come on out to our spring roundup tonight from 7-9. @Golgothus will be on hand dropping some sick knowledge. Location is Lot12: lot12tcu.com/ @mouze_def @CG_iSecurity

Come on out to our spring roundup tomorrow from 7-9. @Golgothus will be on hand dropping some sick knowledge. Location is Lot12: lot12tcu.com/

Join us this evening at Graffiti Pasta in Denton, TX at 6:30 PM! @JamyCasteel will be presenting on cloud pentesting. eventbrite.com/e/defcon-grou…

As a friendly reminder: HackFtW is and has been hosted in an LGBTQIA bar for the past 7yrs in one of the most conservative cities in America. We accept all, and when we say all we mean ALL!

I've start streaming hacker shenanigans on Twitch. Right now we're doing a series with my friend to teach him cyber security using @GreyHackGame every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 8pm CST. Come by and check it out: twitch.tv/blaisebits

To my friends who are queer, trans, nonbinary, or feel like you don’t belong in hacker spaces: The Dallas hacker community loves you and you are welcome here, as you are, and for who you are. Bigotry has no place here.

PSA: HackFtW will remain UNCHANGED. We have been and always will be an inclusive group for ALL! When we say “all are welcome,” we mean it: “all” means ALL…not just people of a certain political persuasion. ALL people/viewpoints are welcome; diversity of thought makes us better.