Laundering Money
Michael Orlitzky
DEF CON 32 Main Stage · Day 1 · Main Stage
In "Laundering Money," Michael Orlitzky presents a compelling and humorous exposé on the security vulnerabilities of commercial laundry machines operated by CSC Service Works. The talk details how these ubiquitous machines, found in countless apartment buildings and condominiums, are susceptible to a straightforward physical bypass that allows users to operate them for free. Orlitzky frames his investigation not merely as a hacking endeavor, but as a justified act of "laundering money" from a company he vehemently characterizes as employing predatory business practices and delivering abysmal customer service.
AI review
Orlitzky's "Laundering Money" is a brutally honest, deeply satisfying exposé of CSC Service Works' predatory practices and the glaring physical security flaws in their ubiquitous commercial laundry machines. Driven by personal frustration, Orlitzky delivers a masterclass in practical exploitation, demonstrating how a common service key and basic electrical manipulation can bypass their payment systems. This talk is a potent reminder that physical security often underpins digital defenses, and that corporate "dark patterns" can directly incentivize sophisticated, real-world bypasses. It's a…