Angelina Tsuboi: Young Prodigy in Cybersecurity
In this engaging video, David Bombal interviews Angelina Tsuboi, an 18-year-old prodigy in coding and cybersecurity. Angelina’s journey into tech began at age seven, and she is now proficient in about 20 programming languages, including low-level languages like C and Fortran, and high-level languages like JavaScript and TypeScript. Her passion for cybersecurity was ignited at 15 after attending a workshop by her now-boss, Cody Kinsey. By 17, she was conducting research for NASA, focusing on the security of satellite systems.
Angelina has developed numerous open-source tools, including Fly Catcher, which detects aircraft spoofing using AI on a Raspberry Pi, and SatIntel, a command-line tool for satellite OSINT. She also created DroneXtract for forensic analysis of DJI drones and Astroguard, a code auditing tool for NASA’s coding standards. Another notable project is Skytrack, an OSINT tool for tracking aircraft, and Payload Wizard, an AI assistant for generating and interpreting cybersecurity payloads.
Throughout the video, Angelina emphasizes the importance of using technology for the greater good and encourages young people to pursue their passions despite challenges. She shares insights into her projects, including the creation of a Wi-Fi reconnaissance device and various cybersecurity tools. Angelina’s story is a testament to the power of self-study and perseverance, inspiring viewers to leverage their skills to make a positive impact.