Hacking Arcade Cashless Systems: Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Explore vulnerabilities in cashless arcade systems in this 27-minute conference talk from BSidesLV. Discover how to exploit weaknesses in API security, access control, and NFC technology to potentially play arcade games for free. Learn about real-world examples from a global company with over 2,300 installations across 70 countries, including arcades in Brazil, amusement parks in the United Arab Emirates, and a famous roller coaster in Las Vegas. Presented by Ignacio Navarro, this talk fulfills childhood dreams of unlimited arcade play while highlighting important cybersecurity issues in entertainment systems.

Ground Floor, Tue, Aug 6, 16:00 - Tue, Aug 6, CDT