HOPE 16: Hackers On Planet Earth
August 15-17, 2025 • Queens, NYC
August 15-17, 2025 • Queens, NYC
Security Climate ranks among elite cyber security consulting firms, securing payment infrastructure from high-level Ruby applications to low-level ESP32 firmware. We bring experience from platforms processing $1-3 billion daily, setting us apart from typical consultancies.
[SYSTEM BREACH DETECTED] >>> Accessing ATM Network... CONNECTION ESTABLISHED >>> Found 47 devices >>> Vulnerability scan: [################] 100% >>> $3,000,000,000 daily transaction volume detected >>> Exploiting Track 2 magnetic stripe data... SUCCESS >>> PIN bypass: ACTIVATED >>> ESP32 device implanted at port 0xDEADBEEF >>> Backdoor status: ONLINE >>> Remote access granted to 192.168.1.337 >>> Extracting card numbers... [REDACTED] >>> System compromised in 0.003 seconds
Where security and software meets payments
We bring hands-on experience from working on payment platforms that move $1 to $3 billion USD daily. Our deep understanding of financial infrastructure security comes from building and protecting high-volume transaction systems at scale.
We build secure payment solutions and custom security tools using a full spectrum of technologies - from high-level Ruby applications to low-level C programming on ESP32 chips with ESP-IDF framework.
Technologies We Master:
>>> PAYMENT GATEWAY INTERCEPTOR v1.3.7 >>> Monitoring $3 BILLION daily transactions >>> REPLAY ATTACK DETECTED >>> Card data intercepted: **** **** **** 1337 >>> Magnetic stripe pattern: MATCHED >>> Bypassing 2-factor authentication... COMPLETE >>> Admin privileges: GRANTED >>> Security team alert: DISABLED >>> Extracting customer database... 2.7 MILLION records found >>> Encryption key stolen: [CLASSIFIED] >>> Upload to dark web: [########] 100% >>> Connection terminated >>> NO TRACE LEFT
Past training programs we've delivered
We've successfully delivered specialized security training to teams worldwide. Here are some of our flagship programs:
3-day intensive hands-on training covering ATM attack vectors, defense strategies, and tool development with live demonstrations using real equipment.
Strategic one-day overview of ATM security threats and mitigation strategies designed for executives and decision makers.
5-day deep-dive training for experienced red team specialists featuring exclusive underground techniques and advanced exploitation methods.
Comprehensive training on POS terminal security testing using black box and grey box methodologies with protocol exploitation techniques.
Specialized workshop on magnetic stripe vulnerabilities, bypass techniques, and defense strategies based on real-world attack scenarios.
Hands-on workshop on building custom security testing devices using ESP32 microcontrollers, firmware development, and hardware exploitation techniques.
We offer customized security training programs tailored to your organization's specific needs. All trainings include hands-on practice with real equipment and can be delivered on-site or remotely.
Discuss Your Training Needs[PENETRATION TEST INITIATED] >>> Scanning ATM network... >>> Devices found: 47 >>> Vulnerable systems: 12 >>> CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES: 3 >>> Exploits available: CVE-2023-4812, CVE-2024-1337 >>> Testing double-swipe bypass technique... SUCCESSFUL >>> PIN verification: BYPASSED >>> Hardware implant detected: ESP32 DEVICE >>> Payload injection: 0xCAFEBABE >>> Cash dispenser control: HIJACKED >>> Maximum withdrawal limit: REMOVED >>> Test complete >>> Security rating: F- >>> Report sent to: sales@securityclimate.com
Among Leading Cyber Security Consulting Firms
Security Climate stands out among cyber security consulting firms as a specialized boutique consultancy founded by Roman Pushkin, a veteran security researcher with over 20 years of experience. Unlike larger organizations, we provide personalized, hands-on expertise in financial systems protection.
While many consultancies offer generic solutions, our firm brings together deep technical expertise from both offensive and defensive security perspectives. We differentiate ourselves through our specialization in ATM security, payment systems, and financial infrastructure protection.
Security Climate delivers cutting-edge security solutions backed by real-world experience working on platforms that process $1-3 billion daily. Our boutique approach ensures clients receive the focused attention often missing at larger security consulting firms.
HOPE, DEF CON Villages, Security BSides
2600: The Hacker Quarterly, Security Whitepapers
Payment Systems, ATM Security, Hardware Exploitation
20+ years in Security Research and Engineering
>>> POS TERMINAL COMPROMISED >>> Memory dump at offset: 0x1337 >>> Reading Track 2 data from magnetic stripe... >>> Card numbers extracted: [HIDDEN FOR DEMO] >>> PIN attempts: 3 FAILED >>> Activating backdoor... DEBUG MODE ENABLED >>> Remote shell access: GRANTED >>> Connection from: 192.168.1.1 >>> Uploading malware to ESP32 chip... [####] 100% >>> Terminal ID: 0xDEADBEEF >>> Status: FULLY COMPROMISED >>> All transactions now monitored >>> Contact for security audit: sales@securityclimate.com >>> THIS IS WHAT WE PROTECT YOU FROM
Let's discuss how we can help secure your systems.