Hello (●^o^●)

Hey, I’m Nikhil, better known by my alias, Mason.

I’m deeply curious about new technologies, especially how to break them. You might know me from the DMRC travel card hack. This blog is a public log of the things I choose to share.

Posts

Nov 6, 2024

Breaking NFC Based Travel Cards (Updated)

Reverse engineering MiFare DESFire travel cards; from reconnaissance and relay attacks to writing exploits that manipulate NFC transactions in real time.

Jun 11, 2024

How does one give a tech talk?

A short guide on giving tech talks that are clear, engaging, and to the point, with practical dos and a simple structure.