Wild West Hackin’ Fest

I’ll be attending Wild West Hackin’ Fest in Deadwood, SD. I’ll most likely be hanging out at the TrustedSec booth.

At an infosec conference, the real-world threats feel close enough to touch, perfect fuel for techno-horror’s sense of dread. The mix of cutting-edge exploits, shadowy conversations, and unspoken paranoia creates an atmosphere straight out of a dark cyberpunk novel.

Every talk and live demo offers a seed for stories where technology turns unpredictable, invasive, and terrifying. The people here, half visionaries, half outlaws, blur the line between hero and villain, making them perfect character templates. It’s a place where tomorrow’s headlines already exist, just waiting for a horror writer to twist them into nightmares.