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Mr Robot Hacks: Building a Deadman’s Switch in Python
- In the TV show Mr. Robot, the protagonist Elliot creates a digital deadman’s switch as a safety mechanism against his enemy Vera.
- A deadman’s switch triggers an action if no user action is detected, ensuring safety or executing a specified task.
- Elliot uses Python to build a digital deadman’s switch, a common concept in various industrial applications.
- The script uses threading in Python to allow concurrent operations within the same process.
- The requests module is used to send an SMS message through textbelt.com in case of trigger.
- The main function prompts the user to set a timeout period for the deadman’s switch to activate.
- If user action (pressing Enter) is not detected within the set time, the action function sends an SMS message.
- The script provides a customizable solution for executing critical tasks if the user fails to act within the specified time frame.
- This tutorial showcases using Python to implement a Deadman’s Switch for safety and automated actions.
- Python's flexibility and simplicity make it a suitable language for cybersecurity and AI applications.
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