The 90s Called They Want Their Technology Back

Explore the history and current usage of pager technology in a 40-minute conference talk from Derbycon 2016. Delve into the protocols, sniffing techniques, and data breakdown of pager communications. Examine how pagers are utilized in healthcare settings, including nurse management, PHI handling, and various medical processes. Witness a live pager sniffing demonstration and learn about potential attacks and solutions. Gain insights into this seemingly outdated yet still relevant technology and its implications in modern contexts.

Intro
Background on Project
History of Pagers
Pagers once a status symbol of Cool
Who Uses Pagers Now?
Protocols
Locations
Setup to sniff pages
Breakdown of Data
How are pagers used in Healthcare
Nurse/Workflow Management
PHI - Protected Health Information
Top Conditions
Top Prescriptions
Pharmacy
Organ Donors
Home Care
Death
Pager Sniffing Demo
Spoofing Pages (gr-mixalot)
Attacks
Solutions
Questions?