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COL651: LTAS: Internet Security

June 15, 2022 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another installment of Let’s Talk About Sex. The cubs are joined by the adorkable Tony aka Cubziz to discuss sex toys and internet security. While it seems like an odd topic of sexual discussion, listen in as Tony and the guys break down how safe (and potentially unsafe) our pleasure devices can be. From hacking the system to displaying your location, the cubs give you the lowdown on your toys and grant you insight on how to keep yourself safe when you’re looking to get off.

Show Topic

Lets Talk About Sex: Internet Security

In today’s tech age, how safe are the newest ways we enjoy ourselves alone and with others? Are the ‘internet of things’ sex toys secure? Can they be hacked? Let’s talk about that.

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Initially this was brought up in a TED Talk by Ken Munro “We need to talk about sex toys and cyber security”, posted to Youtube back in April.

Points to mention:

Ethical Hacking
Comfort when talking about Sex and Safety
IoT tends to get ignored regarding safety
Location Data is rarely considered as a security risk, especially for IoT, but these devices identify themselves.
He avoids talking about specific toy brands. I will use brand names as that is what people are familiar with, but I cannot correlate his research with those specific brands, so don’t use my references to interpret what HE found in his research. (IE I’m translating for a different crowd, so I’m trying to make it easier without dancing around toy names.)

Scenario: IML

Cock Cages, Shock Collars, Vibrators, Butt Plugs, TENS, Cock Rings, etc.

Imagine if suddenly the entire hotel is filled with screams as every device is cranked to max and then the wireless capabilities are disabled (so they cannot be disabled remotely). Imagine the chaos. And it’s all radio frequencies.

Type of service:

Cloud – Internet/Cloud based. May use Wifi to talk directly to device, but usually do through phone. Examples: Hush, Cellmate, Pavlok.
Local – Control is local only, no cloud/internet server involved. Common with “knock off” devices which don’t have the back end devices. Examples: Wireless remote devices with no phone app involvement.
Other – Intelligence in the device. Example: Dog shock collar when a loud noise is heard.

Why is this important?

Answer: How does it fail on a loss of connection? Loss of service entirely? Can it be “seen”? Can it be “replayed”? And is there an emergency OFF?
- Cloud services are internet based and as such can be blocked, hacked, go down. Does the device fail open or closed? (Fail open = Powered off. Fail closed = In an ON state.) Imagine if your ISP decided to start blocking adult content and your cock cage is now permanently locked on and you don’t even realize the ISP is blocking that traffic on cellular to your phone. Thankfully this traffic is ALMOST always encrypted as most devices are using HTTPS at this point, but not always.
- Bluetooth can be blocked as it sits on the same frequencies as Wifi in the 2.4Ghz realm. (Wifi can go into the 5Ghz range as well though.) Wifi “jammers” are cheap. Bluetooth “jammers” are more difficult as you must be closer. But flooding is still flooding. Bluetooth does have SOME encryption, but it isn’t impossible to break but they do tend to identify themselves. ESPECIALLY if your device can be hacked (laptop, tablet, phone).
- Local – MORE difficult, but rarely encrypted as a result. Software defined radios can usually allow replay attacks. (Thing of recording and replaying a command to turn on and go to 11. A replay attack allows that to be rebroadcast and do the same actions again. IE no encryption or tokenization.)

Location Data Issues:

Cellular – Allows devices to have a by-the-moment track of where you are located. Some applications provide Google Maps level details on where they are located. Imagine being in a church and setting off the electrified cock cage. 😛
Wifi – Limited to areas with Wifi, obviously, but how many of us at home disable devices?
Bluetooth – CAN be used to determine location, but more specifically it tells someone that THIS DEVICE is located within 100 ft.

Why is location data an issue? Imagine traveling for work and being sent to a nation which executes gay men. And your cock cage is advertising all over.

Also a danger because, for example, Fitbit used to track GPS routes to “demonstrate” your running path, but also included things like times for passing certain points. Imagine someone wanted to setup an attack (physical) using this. They’d know EXACTLY where you paused for a breath, where you were most tired and started walking, where you lost cellular signal and where it caught back up. And all of this data was public for a while… yet even after it was locked down, many people SHARE this because they want the feedback from others. Convenience will always block security.

Should you be concerned?

ALWAYS figure out what happens if you lose connection. Determine how long this is? IE if the server doesn’t respond for a week, does it auto-unlock? Or will it stay engaged forever?
ALWAYS know how to respond should it go badly. Usually is just taking the device off.
Don’t just assume it is malicious… Microwaves screw up Bluetooth and Wifi for example, so your sub might be in the sling screaming while you went to nuke lunch for the two of you. They’re not screaming because they’re hungry.
ALWAYS have a backup. Example: CODEX for cock cage.

Sample Devices/URLs:

Software Defined Radios
- Nooelec NESDR Mini 2+: Nooelec NESDR Mini 2+ 0.5PPM TCXO USB RTL-SDR Receiver (RTL2832 + R820T2) w/ Antenna
- Nooelec HackRF: HF Bundle: HackRF One – Software Defined Radio
Toys
- Vive Wireless TENS: Amazon.com: Vive Wireless TENS Unit – Muscle Stimulator Pads for Pain Relief Therapy – Electronic Pulse Massager for Legs, Abdominals, Back, Hip and Feet
- PatPet 301: PATPET Dog Training Collar Dog Shock Collar with Remote, 3 Training Modes, Beep, Vibration and Shock, Up to 1000 ft Remote Range, Rainproof for Small Medium Large Dogs
- Lovense Hush Plug
- Lovense Edge 2
- Qiui CellMate 2: CAG.INK Chastity Cage SHORT MODEL [Previously named as Cellmate 2.0] – Qiui.store
- Qiui Pear Flower Butt Plug: (So confused, seemed to no longer be avail, but also unannounced.)

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COL553: LTAK: Gear Part 2

May 12, 2020 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Kink. The guys are again joined by Tony aka Cubziz to discuss gear. In this second part, the cubs get into the ownership and usage of gear. From intent of the usage to safety and storage, listen as the cubs start getting deeper into the larger aspects of gear.

Show Topic

Let’s Talk About Kink: Gear – Part 2

We’re joined one again by kinky boy Tony aka Cubziz for a chat about the ‘gear’ we see and experience when it comes to leather/BDSM/kink.

General Terminology – see episode COL549
Kinds/Types/Categories – see episode COL549
- Common
- Social Acceptability
Owning/Usage
- Storage/Cleaning
- Safety

Part 2:

What’s involved in owning/using
- The hardest part is figuring out your intent.
  - For yourself, your jollies or for others’ and/or their jollies.
  - Not always for yourself. Especially in role playing, you may not have an interest in a particular “gear” set, but they may, so your purpose is to arouse them and you enjoy the benefit, in that case.
    - But this CAN change… and frequently does. Someone who learns that they look damned hot in gear and they can get more action that way… will probably begin associating that extra sex with the gear, and thus it becomes seuxalized.
- I mention because this will adjust the approach.
  - For yourself, being aroused by the wearing of the uniform… you may be happy with just a basic piecemeal uniform.
  - For yourself, but maybe for an image or concept of power… you may put your best into that uniform to achieve EXACTLY what you want.
    - Use Leather as an example here. I can throw a harness on or I can be dressed in full cow, both would make me a leatherman, but one is a bit more involved. Neither is more important, but today I may want a full cow attire, the next day a jock and harness are fine. But you determine your level of involvement for yourself there. (Likewise, if I’m going to a formal leather dinner, just the harness may not be acceptable in that context…)
  - Lastly, some people want it because of how it looks.
    - It isn’t necessarily a fetish, but it does get attention from others.
      - For example, this is a gear fetish item, but penis “packers” can be used as a confidence builder, showing a bit of a bulge. Even if it isn’t flesh, THEY feel better with their projection and thus enjoy it. (Even if it isn’t in a sexual way, just in a “normal” capacity.)
        
        Each person determines their own purpose for the gear.
      - Cups are another example of an item that crosses between toy gear and fetish gear. Worn with a football uniform, it would be part of that uniform. Worn under a pair of tight fitting jeans… that may just be the toy gear side of things. Worn with a speedo… that might confuse people. But it could excite someone with that same fetish. 😉
- On owning and using…
  - Before buying, determine your proper storage and cleaning.
    - Some sportsgear, for example, wrestling singlets needs to be treated better than your daily jeans. (Never throw a singlet in with anything that has a zipper in fact, or the zippers will shred the lycra and you’ll have a billion burrs.)
    - But fireman’s attire? Pfft… Chuck that into the fastest roughest cycle in the washer and it’ll be the exact same when it comes out. It is desire to survive freaking fire after all.
  - And on storage, leather needs certain levels of conditioning and needs to stay in certain humidity levels, can’t get wet, etc.
    - Whereas a white football uniform can have grass/whatever stains and it’s acceptable. Likewise to clean you throw it into the washer with a ton of bleach. Don’t do that with your leather!
  - Safety is another factor.
    - If you want to get into football attire because you want to do tackling drills, then you probably want a full set of pads.
    - If you are wearing it to the crowded bar, you probably DON’T want the full set of pads *unless it is a uniform night where you might*.
    - Don’t wear JUST a speedo to the bar in the middle of winter. But in summer, by all means.
    - Don’t wear a ghillie suit in the hottest part of summer either. You risk your life there from overheating. (fireman gear is the same problem.)

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COL546: LTA. . . COVID-19

March 17, 2020 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by Tony (Cubziz) to get a little kinky…Actually, no. In light of recent events, the cubs get together to discuss COVID-19 and the effects it is having on bear runs and other social gatherings. As government regulations are being put in place to help lessen risk, events are being cancelled or postponed left and right. Listen in as the cubs share their thoughts on how these social distancing tactics are affecting our communities.

Show Topic

Let’s Talk About – COVID-19

CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Colbert Interviews
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Panic Doesn’t Serve Any Purpose
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The U.S. Failed To Have Coronavirus Tests Ready For The Public
Last Week Tonight Segments
- Coronavirus: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
- Coronavirus II: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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COL498: BEAR: Being a Virgin

February 12, 2019 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, North American Bear Weekend is just around the corner! So, it’s time for another Bear Experience Action Readiness show! For this BEAR, the cubs prepare you for your maiden voyage to your first bear event or run. The guys share their first time experiences and give some tips to navigate the choppy bear seas.

Show Topic

Anon Porn and Sexuality Research Survey – by Edward Angelini-Cooke from COL441: The Decline of Gay Bars

Bear Experience Action Readiness: Being a Virgin

We discuss what to expect as a virgin at a bear event/run and what our personal experiences were like.

Audience Questions/Feedback:

Baron W.: My first big event was GLLA, and I really didn’t know what to expect! It was exciting yet terrifying all at once. I guess what I wish I had known is that people are (usually) very warm and welcoming and if you put yourself out there you’ll usually find a new friend or five!
Joshua P. [Skeleton Crew]: Hmmm…I have never been to an event. From what I see and hear, they are very cliquey, and a fear I have is I would end up spending the time mostly by myself, or just with the people I attend with (which seems to defeat the purpose of attending these events).

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COL468: Mr. Chicago Cub

June 12, 2018 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys interview Jon Landvick, the current Mr. Chicago Cub 2018! From his humblest beginnings in the bear community to his fabulous bearded drag persona, learn more about this adorable cub and what he plans to do with the title (NAB anyone?).