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H3x0r

2026-01-11T23:11:30Z

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|+ '''H3x0r / Hex'''
|-
! Also known as
| Hex; H3x0r
|-
! Pronouns / title
| they/them; Mx
|-
! Fandom
| [[furry fandom]]
|-
! Primary interests
| Technology; online communities; volunteer support
|-
! Service
| [[United States Air Force]] (veteran)
|-
! Notable talk
| [[DEF CON 27]] (2019) — GSM communications security
|-
! Platforms
| HackThisSite (jay4662002)<br/>
WeChall (ksisyn)<br/>
Hack The Box (User ID 5004)<br/>
TryHackMe (Kiba)
|-
! Music
| Artist: H3x0r (Spotify)
|-
! Links
| GitHub: LordKiba<br/>
Twitch: h3x0r_von_proot<br/>
Spotify: Artist profile
|}

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'''James '''H3x0r''' Kulikowski Jr.''' (also known as '''Hex''') is a long-standing participant in the [[furry fandom]] with interests centered on technology, online communities, and volunteer support roles. This page serves as a personal user profile and does not represent an encyclopedic article. Hex previously served in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force United States Air Force], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity.<ref name="linkedin" />

Hex holds numerous certifications in information technology and related technical fields, with experience spanning network security, embedded systems, and applied research. Their involvement across communities emphasizes practical problem-solving, education, and infrastructure support rather than performance or content-creation roles.

== Background ==

Hex previously served in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force United States Air Force], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity. Following military service, they continued work in civilian technical and research roles within the information security field, including applied security research, risk management, and policy-focused work.

They identify as a disabled veteran and have remained active in volunteer, educational, and community-oriented technology spaces following their transition from military service.

During their military service, Hex was sometimes referred to by the nickname '''“Curahee Vampire”''', a colloquial moniker associated with operating independently under austere conditions. They have publicly described serving as a solo communications operator deployed to Combat Outpost Margah, Afghanistan, where they were tasked with restoring communications infrastructure shortly before an attack on the position on 30 October 2010.

Hex has stated that they sustained a lumbar spinal injury during this period of service. Their radio call sign, '''India Two Six Kilo''', has been referenced in publicly accessible military quotation archives.

== Fandom involvement ==

H3x0r became involved in the furry fandom through online and technology-adjacent communities, with later participation expanding into virtual platforms such as [[VRChat]]. Their activity has included technical support, moderation, and volunteer roles within technology-focused and virtual community spaces.

They have participated in community initiatives connected to technology, security education, and digital culture, including volunteer activity with '''Hack Your Lives''' (DEF CON Furs) and involvement in virtual conventions such as [[Furality]].

Hex has also appeared as a speaker at technology-adjacent events. Notably, they presented research at [[DEF CON 27]] (2019), where they were listed as a speaker on a talk examining weaknesses in GSM encryption and communications security. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.

== Fursonas ==

H3x0r uses multiple fursonas across different platforms and contexts:

* '''Kiba''' — Wolf
* '''H3x0r''' — Protogen
* '''Monochrome''' — Wickerbeast
* '''Rawr2''' — Goat
* '''Datazz''' — Ghost Alpaca
* '''Thersona''' — Skater punk skunk

These characters are used primarily for online identity, VRChat avatars, and community interaction rather than commercial or performance purposes.

== Community activity ==

H3x0r has been involved with a variety of technology, security, and community-oriented organizations and groups. Their affiliations have included participation in the Washington, D.C. chapter of '''Queercon''', membership at '''Unallocated Space''' hackerspace in Maryland, and involvement with regional technology and security communities such as '''HacDC''', '''BUGS''' (Baltimore UNIX Users Group), and '''NoVA Hackers''' (NCF).

They have also participated in professional and advocacy organizations connected to information technology and security, including '''IAVA''' (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert), '''AFCEA''', and '''ISSA'''. In addition, Hex has been involved in educational and community support initiatives such as the '''VRChat Trans Academy''' and has served as a '''FIRST LEGO League''' (FLL) robotics judge. Across these activities, they have consistently expressed support for ethical practices in information technology and cybersecurity.

H3x0r has served in moderation, support, and community roles within online technical communities. They have been active on '''HackThisSite.org''' under the username '''jay4662002''', where they were awarded the community title '''Certified Ethical Slacker''', reflecting long-term participation and engagement with the site’s ethical hacking challenges and forums.
...ethical hacking challenges and forums.<ref name="hackthissite" />

H3x0r has also served in informal community representative and facilitation roles within online creative and social spaces. They previously acted as a community representative for '''BardicRJ''', where they helped host recurring social events and hangouts, including a series of community discussions titled ''High Times with Hex''. Their involvement also included organizing and participating in casual group activities such as gaming sessions and voice chat meetups, including group play of ''Overwatch 2'' in Discord voice chan

They have also participated in technology-adjacent events, including appearances in [[DEF CON]]-affiliated community spaces and related community tracks.

H3x0r has also participated in online security challenge and wargame platforms. Under the username '''ksisyn''', they maintain a public profile on [[WeChall]], a site that aggregates progress across multiple security and hacking challenge platforms. Their activity reflects engagement with technical problem-solving exercises commonly used for skills development in information security communities.
...information security communities.<ref name="wechall" />

H3x0r has also participated in online cybersecurity training and challenge platforms. They maintain a public user profile on [[Hack The Box]] under the platform’s user ID 5004, reflecting continued engagement with hands-on technical challenges and skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.
...skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.<ref name="htb" />

H3x0r maintains a public user profile on [[TryHackMe]] under the username '''Kiba''', a platform focused on guided, hands-on learning in cybersecurity concepts and techniques.
...cybersecurity concepts and techniques.<ref name="tryhackme" />

== Interests ==

Areas of interest include:

* Information technology and computing
* Digital and experimental art
* Virtual and online communities
* Occult and alternative religious studies
* Environmental sustainability
* Risk management and resilience

== Online presence ==

* GitHub: https://github.com/LordKiba
* Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/h3x0r_von_proot
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QicJYHExTvWBGeOFzmkj5

Additional online profiles have been retired or limited to reduce personal data exposure.

=== Convention attendance ===

The following is a non-exhaustive list of conventions attended:

* [[FurtherConfusion]] – 2017, 2018
* [[DEFCON Furs]] – 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Furality]] – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Midwest Fur Fest]] – 2022, 2023

== Talks and presentations ==

* '''DEF CON 27''' (2019) — Speaker on GSM encryption and communications security research. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.<ref name="defcon27" />

== Music and creative work ==

H3x0r engages in experimental and independent music creation as a personal creative practice. Their work incorporates a combination of traditional digital audio production tools and machine-assisted techniques, including the use of a personal notebook computer configured for local machine learning experimentation, as well as generative music platforms such as [[Suno]].

Their creative workflow includes the use of licensed digital audio workstations and legally obtained audio materials, including paid samples, stems, and recordings of their own voice. Music released through streaming platforms reflects an exploratory approach to composition rather than commercial production.

Hex has expressed support for the use of machine learning tools as part of a broader creative process. They have also been involved in community discussions regarding the role of AI-assisted tools in creative spaces, reflecting ongoing and sometimes differing viewpoints within artist and fandom communities.

== Discography ==

All releases listed below were published under the artist name '''H3x0r''' and are available via streaming platforms including Spotify.

=== Singles ===

* ''Bleach or Bone'' (2025)
* ''Shadows on the Water'' (2025)
* ''Shadows and Gasoline'' (2025)
* ''Left on the Shelf'' (2025)
* ''Everything’s a Trigger'' (2025)
* ''Crobert the Ass Crab'' (2025)

=== Demo recordings ===

* ''Shadows on the Water (Demo)'' (2024)
* ''Alamo (Demo)'' (2024)

== References ==

<references>
<ref name="defcon27">DEF CON 27 Program and talk listing, “GSM: We Can Hear Everyone Now!”, 2019. Speaker biography and conference materials.</ref>

<ref name="linkedin">LinkedIn profile for James Kulikowski, describing cybersecurity roles and prior United States Air Force service.</ref>

<ref name="hackthissite">HackThisSite.org user profile for “jay4662002”, including community title “Certified Ethical Slacker”.</ref>

<ref name="wechall">WeChall user profile for “ksisyn”. https://www.wechall.net/profile/ksisyn</ref>

<ref name="htb">Hack The Box user profile (User ID 5004). https://app.hackthebox.com/users/5004</ref>

<ref name="tryhackme">TryHackMe user profile for “Kiba”. https://tryhackme.com/p/Kiba</ref>
</references>

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H3x0r

2026-01-11T22:47:59Z

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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:0 0 1em 0;"
|+ '''H3x0r / Hex'''
|-
! Also known as
| Hex; H3x0r
|-
! Pronouns / title
| they/them; Mx
|-
! Fandom
| [[furry fandom]]
|-
! Primary interests
| Technology; online communities; volunteer support
|-
! Service
| [[United States Air Force]] (veteran)
|-
! Notable talk
| [[DEF CON 27]] (2019) — GSM communications security
|-
! Platforms
| HackThisSite (jay4662002)<br/>
WeChall (ksisyn)<br/>
Hack The Box (User ID 5004)<br/>
TryHackMe (Kiba)
|-
! Music
| Artist: H3x0r (Spotify)
|-
! Links
| GitHub: LordKiba<br/>
Twitch: h3x0r_von_proot<br/>
Spotify: Artist profile
|}

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|'''[http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:H3x0r Please click here to leave me a new message.]'''
|-
|{{User Welcomer}}
|-
|{{User RC Patrol}}
|-
|{{User Further Confusion}}
|-
|{{User Anthrocon}}
|-
|{{User Midwest FurFest}}
|-
|{{User Reddit}}
|-
|{{User Flickr}},
|-
|{{User deviantART name|synisterkiba}}
|-
|{{User Fur Affinity Name|31337h3x0r}}
|-
|{{User Facebook}}
|-
|{{User Twitter|h3x0r_von_proot}}
|-
|{{User Instagram|h3x0r_von_proot}}
|-
|{{User Patreon}}
|-
|{{User Pinterest}}
|-
|{{User Skype}}
|-
|{{User Telegram}}
|}

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'''James '''H3x0r''' Kulikowski Jr.''' (also known as '''Hex''') is a long-standing participant in the [[furry fandom]] with interests centered on technology, online communities, and volunteer support roles. This page serves as a personal user profile and does not represent an encyclopedic article. Hex previously served in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force United States Air Force], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity.<ref name="linkedin" />

Hex holds numerous certifications in information technology and related technical fields, with experience spanning network security, embedded systems, and applied research. Their involvement across communities emphasizes practical problem-solving, education, and infrastructure support rather than performance or content-creation roles.

== Background ==

Hex previously served in the [[United States Air Force]], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity. Following military service, they continued work in civilian technical and research roles within the information security field, including applied security research, risk management, and policy-focused work.

They identify as a disabled veteran and have remained active in volunteer, educational, and community-oriented technology spaces following their transition from military service.

During their military service, Hex was sometimes referred to by the nickname '''“Curahee Vampire”''', a colloquial moniker associated with operating independently under austere conditions. They have publicly described serving as a solo communications operator deployed to Combat Outpost Margah, Afghanistan, where they were tasked with restoring communications infrastructure shortly before an attack on the position on 30 October 2010.

Hex has stated that they sustained a lumbar spinal injury during this period of service. Their radio call sign, '''India Two Six Kilo''', has been referenced in publicly accessible military quotation archives.

== Fandom involvement ==

H3x0r became involved in the furry fandom through online and technology-adjacent communities, with later participation expanding into virtual platforms such as [[VRChat]]. Their activity has included technical support, moderation, and volunteer roles within technology-focused and virtual community spaces.

They have participated in community initiatives connected to technology, security education, and digital culture, including volunteer activity with '''Hack Your Lives''' (DEF CON Furs) and involvement in virtual conventions such as [[Furality]].

Hex has also appeared as a speaker at technology-adjacent events. Notably, they presented research at [[DEF CON 27]] (2019), where they were listed as a speaker on a talk examining weaknesses in GSM encryption and communications security. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.

== Fursonas ==

H3x0r uses multiple fursonas across different platforms and contexts:

* '''Kiba''' — Wolf
* '''H3x0r''' — Protogen
* '''Monochrome''' — Wickerbeast
* '''Rawr2''' — Goat
* '''Datazz''' — Ghost Alpaca
* '''Thersona''' — Skater punk skunk

These characters are used primarily for online identity, VRChat avatars, and community interaction rather than commercial or performance purposes.

== Community activity ==

H3x0r has been involved with a variety of technology, security, and community-oriented organizations and groups. Their affiliations have included participation in the Washington, D.C. chapter of '''Queercon''', membership at '''Unallocated Space''' hackerspace in Maryland, and involvement with regional technology and security communities such as '''HacDC''', '''BUGS''' (Baltimore UNIX Users Group), and '''NoVA Hackers''' (NCF).

They have also participated in professional and advocacy organizations connected to information technology and security, including '''IAVA''' (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert), '''AFCEA''', and '''ISSA'''. In addition, Hex has been involved in educational and community support initiatives such as the '''VRChat Trans Academy''' and has served as a '''FIRST LEGO League''' (FLL) robotics judge. Across these activities, they have consistently expressed support for ethical practices in information technology and cybersecurity.

H3x0r has served in moderation, support, and community roles within online technical communities. They have been active on '''HackThisSite.org''' under the username '''jay4662002''', where they were awarded the community title '''Certified Ethical Slacker''', reflecting long-term participation and engagement with the site’s ethical hacking challenges and forums.
...ethical hacking challenges and forums.<ref name="hackthissite" />

H3x0r has also served in informal community representative and facilitation roles within online creative and social spaces. They previously acted as a community representative for '''BardicRJ''', where they helped host recurring social events and hangouts, including a series of community discussions titled ''High Times with Hex''. Their involvement also included organizing and participating in casual group activities such as gaming sessions and voice chat meetups, including group play of ''Overwatch 2'' in Discord voice chan

They have also participated in technology-adjacent events, including appearances in [[DEF CON]]-affiliated community spaces and related community tracks.

H3x0r has also participated in online security challenge and wargame platforms. Under the username '''ksisyn''', they maintain a public profile on [[WeChall]], a site that aggregates progress across multiple security and hacking challenge platforms. Their activity reflects engagement with technical problem-solving exercises commonly used for skills development in information security communities.
...information security communities.<ref name="wechall" />

H3x0r has also participated in online cybersecurity training and challenge platforms. They maintain a public user profile on [[Hack The Box]] under the platform’s user ID 5004, reflecting continued engagement with hands-on technical challenges and skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.
...skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.<ref name="htb" />

H3x0r maintains a public user profile on [[TryHackMe]] under the username '''Kiba''', a platform focused on guided, hands-on learning in cybersecurity concepts and techniques.
...cybersecurity concepts and techniques.<ref name="tryhackme" />

== Interests ==

Areas of interest include:

* Information technology and computing
* Digital and experimental art
* Virtual and online communities
* Occult and alternative religious studies
* Environmental sustainability
* Risk management and resilience

== Online presence ==

* GitHub: https://github.com/LordKiba
* Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/h3x0r_von_proot
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QicJYHExTvWBGeOFzmkj5

Additional online profiles have been retired or limited to reduce personal data exposure.

=== Convention attendance ===

The following is a non-exhaustive list of conventions attended:

* [[FurtherConfusion]] – 2017, 2018
* [[DEFCON Furs]] – 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Furality]] – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Midwest Fur Fest]] – 2022, 2023

== Talks and presentations ==

* '''DEF CON 27''' (2019) — Speaker on GSM encryption and communications security research. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.<ref name="defcon27" />

== Music and creative work ==

H3x0r engages in experimental and independent music creation as a personal creative practice. Their work incorporates a combination of traditional digital audio production tools and machine-assisted techniques, including the use of a personal notebook computer configured for local machine learning experimentation, as well as generative music platforms such as [[Suno]].

Their creative workflow includes the use of licensed digital audio workstations and legally obtained audio materials, including paid samples, stems, and recordings of their own voice. Music released through streaming platforms reflects an exploratory approach to composition rather than commercial production.

Hex has expressed support for the use of machine learning tools as part of a broader creative process. They have also been involved in community discussions regarding the role of AI-assisted tools in creative spaces, reflecting ongoing and sometimes differing viewpoints within artist and fandom communities.

== Discography ==

All releases listed below were published under the artist name '''H3x0r''' and are available via streaming platforms including Spotify.

=== Singles ===

* ''Bleach or Bone'' (2025)
* ''Shadows on the Water'' (2025)
* ''Shadows and Gasoline'' (2025)
* ''Left on the Shelf'' (2025)
* ''Everything’s a Trigger'' (2025)
* ''Crobert the Ass Crab'' (2025)

=== Demo recordings ===

* ''Shadows on the Water (Demo)'' (2024)
* ''Alamo (Demo)'' (2024)

== Notes ==

''Blarg honk.'' also hi

== References ==

<references>
<ref name="defcon27">DEF CON 27 Program and talk listing, “GSM: We Can Hear Everyone Now!”, 2019. Speaker biography and conference materials.</ref>

<ref name="linkedin">LinkedIn profile for James Kulikowski, describing cybersecurity roles and prior United States Air Force service.</ref>

<ref name="hackthissite">HackThisSite.org user profile for “jay4662002”, including community title “Certified Ethical Slacker”.</ref>

<ref name="wechall">WeChall user profile for “ksisyn”. https://www.wechall.net/profile/ksisyn</ref>

<ref name="htb">Hack The Box user profile (User ID 5004). https://app.hackthebox.com/users/5004</ref>

<ref name="tryhackme">TryHackMe user profile for “Kiba”. https://tryhackme.com/p/Kiba</ref>
</references>

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''This page is a personal user page and does not represent an encyclopedic article.''

H3x0r

2026-01-11T22:21:54Z

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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:0 0 1em 0;"
|+ '''H3x0r / Hex'''
|-
! Also known as
| Hex; H3x0r
|-
! Pronouns / title
| they/them; Mx
|-
! Fandom
| [[furry fandom]]
|-
! Primary interests
| Technology; online communities; volunteer support
|-
! Service
| [[United States Air Force]] (veteran)
|-
! Notable talk
| [[DEF CON 27]] (2019) — GSM communications security
|-
! Platforms
| HackThisSite (jay4662002)<br/>
WeChall (ksisyn)<br/>
Hack The Box (User ID 5004)<br/>
TryHackMe (Kiba)
|-
! Music
| Artist: H3x0r (Spotify)
|-
! Links
| GitHub: LordKiba<br/>
Twitch: h3x0r_von_proot<br/>
Spotify: Artist profile
|}

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|'''[http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/User_talk:H3x0r Please click here to leave me a new message.]'''
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|{{User RC Patrol}}
|-
|{{User Further Confusion}}
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|{{User Reddit}}
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|{{User deviantART}}
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|{{User Fur Affinity}}
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|{{User Facebook}}
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|{{User Twitter|h3x0r_von_proot}}
|-
|{{User Instagram}}
|-
|{{User Patreon}}
|-
|{{User Pinterest}}
|-
|{{User Skype}}
|-
|{{User Telegram}}
|}

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'''James '''H3x0r''' Kulikowski Jr.''' (also known as '''Hex''') is a long-standing participant in the [[furry fandom]] with interests centered on technology, online communities, and volunteer support roles. This page serves as a personal user profile and does not represent an encyclopedic article. Hex previously served in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force United States Air Force], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity.<ref name="linkedin" />

Hex holds numerous certifications in information technology and related technical fields, with experience spanning network security, embedded systems, and applied research. Their involvement across communities emphasizes practical problem-solving, education, and infrastructure support rather than performance or content-creation roles.

== Background ==

Hex previously served in the [[United States Air Force]], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity. Following military service, they continued work in civilian technical and research roles within the information security field, including applied security research, risk management, and policy-focused work.

They identify as a disabled veteran and have remained active in volunteer, educational, and community-oriented technology spaces following their transition from military service.

During their military service, Hex was sometimes referred to by the nickname '''“Curahee Vampire”''', a colloquial moniker associated with operating independently under austere conditions. They have publicly described serving as a solo communications operator deployed to Combat Outpost Margah, Afghanistan, where they were tasked with restoring communications infrastructure shortly before an attack on the position on 30 October 2010.

Hex has stated that they sustained a lumbar spinal injury during this period of service. Their radio call sign, '''India Two Six Kilo''', has been referenced in publicly accessible military quotation archives.

== Fandom involvement ==

H3x0r became involved in the furry fandom through online and technology-adjacent communities, with later participation expanding into virtual platforms such as [[VRChat]]. Their activity has included technical support, moderation, and volunteer roles within technology-focused and virtual community spaces.

They have participated in community initiatives connected to technology, security education, and digital culture, including volunteer activity with '''Hack Your Lives''' (DEF CON Furs) and involvement in virtual conventions such as [[Furality]].

Hex has also appeared as a speaker at technology-adjacent events. Notably, they presented research at [[DEF CON 27]] (2019), where they were listed as a speaker on a talk examining weaknesses in GSM encryption and communications security. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.

== Fursonas ==

H3x0r uses multiple fursonas across different platforms and contexts:

* '''Kiba''' — Wolf
* '''H3x0r''' — Protogen
* '''Monochrome''' — Wickerbeast
* '''Rawr2''' — Goat
* '''Datazz''' — Ghost Alpaca
* '''Thersona''' — Skater punk skunk

These characters are used primarily for online identity, VRChat avatars, and community interaction rather than commercial or performance purposes.

== Community activity ==

H3x0r has been involved with a variety of technology, security, and community-oriented organizations and groups. Their affiliations have included participation in the Washington, D.C. chapter of '''Queercon''', membership at '''Unallocated Space''' hackerspace in Maryland, and involvement with regional technology and security communities such as '''HacDC''', '''BUGS''' (Baltimore UNIX Users Group), and '''NoVA Hackers''' (NCF).

They have also participated in professional and advocacy organizations connected to information technology and security, including '''IAVA''' (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert), '''AFCEA''', and '''ISSA'''. In addition, Hex has been involved in educational and community support initiatives such as the '''VRChat Trans Academy''' and has served as a '''FIRST LEGO League''' (FLL) robotics judge. Across these activities, they have consistently expressed support for ethical practices in information technology and cybersecurity.

H3x0r has served in moderation, support, and community roles within online technical communities. They have been active on '''HackThisSite.org''' under the username '''jay4662002''', where they were awarded the community title '''Certified Ethical Slacker''', reflecting long-term participation and engagement with the site’s ethical hacking challenges and forums.
...ethical hacking challenges and forums.<ref name="hackthissite" />

H3x0r has also served in informal community representative and facilitation roles within online creative and social spaces. They previously acted as a community representative for '''BardicRJ''', where they helped host recurring social events and hangouts, including a series of community discussions titled ''High Times with Hex''. Their involvement also included organizing and participating in casual group activities such as gaming sessions and voice chat meetups, including group play of ''Overwatch 2'' in Discord voice chan

They have also participated in technology-adjacent events, including appearances in [[DEF CON]]-affiliated community spaces and related community tracks.

H3x0r has also participated in online security challenge and wargame platforms. Under the username '''ksisyn''', they maintain a public profile on [[WeChall]], a site that aggregates progress across multiple security and hacking challenge platforms. Their activity reflects engagement with technical problem-solving exercises commonly used for skills development in information security communities.
...information security communities.<ref name="wechall" />

H3x0r has also participated in online cybersecurity training and challenge platforms. They maintain a public user profile on [[Hack The Box]] under the platform’s user ID 5004, reflecting continued engagement with hands-on technical challenges and skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.
...skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.<ref name="htb" />

H3x0r maintains a public user profile on [[TryHackMe]] under the username '''Kiba''', a platform focused on guided, hands-on learning in cybersecurity concepts and techniques.
...cybersecurity concepts and techniques.<ref name="tryhackme" />

== Interests ==

Areas of interest include:

* Information technology and computing
* Digital and experimental art
* Virtual and online communities
* Occult and alternative religious studies
* Environmental sustainability
* Risk management and resilience

== Online presence ==

* GitHub: https://github.com/LordKiba
* Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/h3x0r_von_proot
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QicJYHExTvWBGeOFzmkj5

Additional online profiles have been retired or limited to reduce personal data exposure.

=== Convention attendance ===

The following is a non-exhaustive list of conventions attended:

* [[FurtherConfusion]] – 2017, 2018
* [[DEFCON Furs]] – 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Furality]] – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Midwest Fur Fest]] – 2022, 2023

== Talks and presentations ==

* '''DEF CON 27''' (2019) — Speaker on GSM encryption and communications security research. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.<ref name="defcon27" />

== Music and creative work ==

H3x0r engages in experimental and independent music creation as a personal creative practice. Their work incorporates a combination of traditional digital audio production tools and machine-assisted techniques, including the use of a personal notebook computer configured for local machine learning experimentation, as well as generative music platforms such as [[Suno]].

Their creative workflow includes the use of licensed digital audio workstations and legally obtained audio materials, including paid samples, stems, and recordings of their own voice. Music released through streaming platforms reflects an exploratory approach to composition rather than commercial production.

Hex has expressed support for the use of machine learning tools as part of a broader creative process. They have also been involved in community discussions regarding the role of AI-assisted tools in creative spaces, reflecting ongoing and sometimes differing viewpoints within artist and fandom communities.

== Discography ==

All releases listed below were published under the artist name '''H3x0r''' and are available via streaming platforms including Spotify.

=== Singles ===

* ''Bleach or Bone'' (2025)
* ''Shadows on the Water'' (2025)
* ''Shadows and Gasoline'' (2025)
* ''Left on the Shelf'' (2025)
* ''Everything’s a Trigger'' (2025)
* ''Crobert the Ass Crab'' (2025)

=== Demo recordings ===

* ''Shadows on the Water (Demo)'' (2024)
* ''Alamo (Demo)'' (2024)

== Notes ==

''Blarg honk.'' also hi

== References ==

<references>
<ref name="defcon27">DEF CON 27 Program and talk listing, “GSM: We Can Hear Everyone Now!”, 2019. Speaker biography and conference materials.</ref>

<ref name="linkedin">LinkedIn profile for James Kulikowski, describing cybersecurity roles and prior United States Air Force service.</ref>

<ref name="hackthissite">HackThisSite.org user profile for “jay4662002”, including community title “Certified Ethical Slacker”.</ref>

<ref name="wechall">WeChall user profile for “ksisyn”. https://www.wechall.net/profile/ksisyn</ref>

<ref name="htb">Hack The Box user profile (User ID 5004). https://app.hackthebox.com/users/5004</ref>

<ref name="tryhackme">TryHackMe user profile for “Kiba”. https://tryhackme.com/p/Kiba</ref>
</references>

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H3x0r

2026-01-11T22:20:04Z

2607:FB90:648F:477F:3106:1A5F:3C32:8B27: Create page for My husband H3x0r Von Proot

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|+ '''H3x0r / Hex'''
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! Also known as
| Hex; H3x0r
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! Pronouns / title
| they/them; Mx
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! Fandom
| [[furry fandom]]
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! Primary interests
| Technology; online communities; volunteer support
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! Service
| [[United States Air Force]] (veteran)
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! Notable talk
| [[DEF CON 27]] (2019) — GSM communications security
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! Platforms
| HackThisSite (jay4662002)<br/>
WeChall (ksisyn)<br/>
Hack The Box (User ID 5004)<br/>
TryHackMe (Kiba)
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! Music
| Artist: H3x0r (Spotify)
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! Links
| GitHub: LordKiba<br/>
Twitch: h3x0r_von_proot<br/>
Spotify: Artist profile
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'''James '''H3x0r''' Kulikowski Jr.''' (also known as '''Hex''') is a long-standing participant in the [[furry fandom]] with interests centered on technology, online communities, and volunteer support roles. This page serves as a personal user profile and does not represent an encyclopedic article. Hex previously served in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force United States Air Force], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity.<ref name="linkedin" />

Hex holds numerous certifications in information technology and related technical fields, with experience spanning network security, embedded systems, and applied research. Their involvement across communities emphasizes practical problem-solving, education, and infrastructure support rather than performance or content-creation roles.

== Background ==

Hex previously served in the [[United States Air Force]], where they worked in information technology–related roles focused on systems administration, information assurance, and cybersecurity. Following military service, they continued work in civilian technical and research roles within the information security field, including applied security research, risk management, and policy-focused work.

They identify as a disabled veteran and have remained active in volunteer, educational, and community-oriented technology spaces following their transition from military service.

During their military service, Hex was sometimes referred to by the nickname '''“Curahee Vampire”''', a colloquial moniker associated with operating independently under austere conditions. They have publicly described serving as a solo communications operator deployed to Combat Outpost Margah, Afghanistan, where they were tasked with restoring communications infrastructure shortly before an attack on the position on 30 October 2010.

Hex has stated that they sustained a lumbar spinal injury during this period of service. Their radio call sign, '''India Two Six Kilo''', has been referenced in publicly accessible military quotation archives.

== Fandom involvement ==

H3x0r became involved in the furry fandom through online and technology-adjacent communities, with later participation expanding into virtual platforms such as [[VRChat]]. Their activity has included technical support, moderation, and volunteer roles within technology-focused and virtual community spaces.

They have participated in community initiatives connected to technology, security education, and digital culture, including volunteer activity with '''Hack Your Lives''' (DEF CON Furs) and involvement in virtual conventions such as [[Furality]].

Hex has also appeared as a speaker at technology-adjacent events. Notably, they presented research at [[DEF CON 27]] (2019), where they were listed as a speaker on a talk examining weaknesses in GSM encryption and communications security. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.

== Fursonas ==

H3x0r uses multiple fursonas across different platforms and contexts:

* '''Kiba''' — Wolf
* '''H3x0r''' — Protogen
* '''Monochrome''' — Wickerbeast
* '''Rawr2''' — Goat
* '''Datazz''' — Ghost Alpaca
* '''Thersona''' — Skater punk skunk

These characters are used primarily for online identity, VRChat avatars, and community interaction rather than commercial or performance purposes.

== Community activity ==

H3x0r has been involved with a variety of technology, security, and community-oriented organizations and groups. Their affiliations have included participation in the Washington, D.C. chapter of '''Queercon''', membership at '''Unallocated Space''' hackerspace in Maryland, and involvement with regional technology and security communities such as '''HacDC''', '''BUGS''' (Baltimore UNIX Users Group), and '''NoVA Hackers''' (NCF).

They have also participated in professional and advocacy organizations connected to information technology and security, including '''IAVA''' (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert), '''AFCEA''', and '''ISSA'''. In addition, Hex has been involved in educational and community support initiatives such as the '''VRChat Trans Academy''' and has served as a '''FIRST LEGO League''' (FLL) robotics judge. Across these activities, they have consistently expressed support for ethical practices in information technology and cybersecurity.

H3x0r has served in moderation, support, and community roles within online technical communities. They have been active on '''HackThisSite.org''' under the username '''jay4662002''', where they were awarded the community title '''Certified Ethical Slacker''', reflecting long-term participation and engagement with the site’s ethical hacking challenges and forums.
...ethical hacking challenges and forums.<ref name="hackthissite" />

H3x0r has also served in informal community representative and facilitation roles within online creative and social spaces. They previously acted as a community representative for '''BardicRJ''', where they helped host recurring social events and hangouts, including a series of community discussions titled ''High Times with Hex''. Their involvement also included organizing and participating in casual group activities such as gaming sessions and voice chat meetups, including group play of ''Overwatch 2'' in Discord voice chan

They have also participated in technology-adjacent events, including appearances in [[DEF CON]]-affiliated community spaces and related community tracks.

H3x0r has also participated in online security challenge and wargame platforms. Under the username '''ksisyn''', they maintain a public profile on [[WeChall]], a site that aggregates progress across multiple security and hacking challenge platforms. Their activity reflects engagement with technical problem-solving exercises commonly used for skills development in information security communities.
...information security communities.<ref name="wechall" />

H3x0r has also participated in online cybersecurity training and challenge platforms. They maintain a public user profile on [[Hack The Box]] under the platform’s user ID 5004, reflecting continued engagement with hands-on technical challenges and skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.
...skill development exercises commonly used within information security communities.<ref name="htb" />

H3x0r maintains a public user profile on [[TryHackMe]] under the username '''Kiba''', a platform focused on guided, hands-on learning in cybersecurity concepts and techniques.
...cybersecurity concepts and techniques.<ref name="tryhackme" />

== Interests ==

Areas of interest include:

* Information technology and computing
* Digital and experimental art
* Virtual and online communities
* Occult and alternative religious studies
* Environmental sustainability
* Risk management and resilience

== Online presence ==

* GitHub: https://github.com/LordKiba
* Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/h3x0r_von_proot
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QicJYHExTvWBGeOFzmkj5

Additional online profiles have been retired or limited to reduce personal data exposure.

=== Convention attendance ===

The following is a non-exhaustive list of conventions attended:

* [[FurtherConfusion]] – 2017, 2018
* [[DEFCON Furs]] – 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Furality]] – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
* [[Midwest Fur Fest]] – 2022, 2023

== Talks and presentations ==

* '''DEF CON 27''' (2019) — Speaker on GSM encryption and communications security research. Conference materials for the talk described them as a senior cybersecurity consultant at the time, with experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense–adjacent and private-sector clients.<ref name="defcon27" />

== Music and creative work ==

H3x0r engages in experimental and independent music creation as a personal creative practice. Their work incorporates a combination of traditional digital audio production tools and machine-assisted techniques, including the use of a personal notebook computer configured for local machine learning experimentation, as well as generative music platforms such as [[Suno]].

Their creative workflow includes the use of licensed digital audio workstations and legally obtained audio materials, including paid samples, stems, and recordings of their own voice. Music released through streaming platforms reflects an exploratory approach to composition rather than commercial production.

Hex has expressed support for the use of machine learning tools as part of a broader creative process. They have also been involved in community discussions regarding the role of AI-assisted tools in creative spaces, reflecting ongoing and sometimes differing viewpoints within artist and fandom communities.

== Discography ==

All releases listed below were published under the artist name '''H3x0r''' and are available via streaming platforms including Spotify.

=== Singles ===

* ''Bleach or Bone'' (2025)
* ''Shadows on the Water'' (2025)
* ''Shadows and Gasoline'' (2025)
* ''Left on the Shelf'' (2025)
* ''Everything’s a Trigger'' (2025)
* ''Crobert the Ass Crab'' (2025)

=== Demo recordings ===

* ''Shadows on the Water (Demo)'' (2024)
* ''Alamo (Demo)'' (2024)

== Notes ==

''Blarg honk.'' also hi

== References ==

<references>
<ref name="defcon27">DEF CON 27 Program and talk listing, “GSM: We Can Hear Everyone Now!”, 2019. Speaker biography and conference materials.</ref>

<ref name="linkedin">LinkedIn profile for James Kulikowski, describing cybersecurity roles and prior United States Air Force service.</ref>

<ref name="hackthissite">HackThisSite.org user profile for “jay4662002”, including community title “Certified Ethical Slacker”.</ref>

<ref name="wechall">WeChall user profile for “ksisyn”. https://www.wechall.net/profile/ksisyn</ref>

<ref name="htb">Hack The Box user profile (User ID 5004). https://app.hackthebox.com/users/5004</ref>

<ref name="tryhackme">TryHackMe user profile for “Kiba”. https://tryhackme.com/p/Kiba</ref>
</references>

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''This page is a personal user page and does not represent an encyclopedic article.''