Reversing Bluetooth Packets for Smart Home Device Freedom

Matt Brown โ€ข October 27, 2025
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Iโ€™m Matt Brown, Founder & Principal Consultant at Brown Fine Security, where I lead IoT penetration testing to secure connected devices for enterprises. With over 10 years in IoT security, I specialize in finding and fixing vulnerabilities in hardware, firmware, and systems. What I Do: Conduct thorough IoT pentests, testing device interfaces, firmware, and networks, delivering clear reports with risk scores and fixes. My Edge: Expert in chip-off firmware extraction, firmware chip readers, and BGA reballing for precise analysis and modification. Track Record: Won the 2023 Most Valuable Hacker award at HackerOneโ€™s H1-213 and found zero-day vulnerabilities in Amazon IoT devices. Sharing Knowledge: Run a YouTube channel with 100K+ subscribers, featuring videos like โ€œHacking a Motorola Automatic License Plate Reader.โ€ Brown Fine Security offers tailored, standards-driven IoT pentesting. Connect with me to discuss securing your IoT ecosystem. Visit brownfinesecurity.com. Soli Deo Gloria

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