AI and Hardware Hacking on the Rise

October 21, 2024 at 06:13AM Bugcrowd’s report, “Inside the Mind of a Hacker,” explores insights from a major hacker community. It highlights the increasing trends in AI and hardware hacking, reflecting evolving challenges in cybersecurity. The findings underscore the need for heightened awareness and proactive measures in the tech security landscape. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Report … Read more

71% of Hackers Believe AI Technologies Increase the Value of Hacking

October 16, 2024 at 05:23PM Bugcrowd’s 2024 report reveals significant insights from 1,300 ethical hackers on the rising influence of AI in cybersecurity. Key findings highlight that 82% view the AI threat landscape as rapidly evolving, while 93% believe AI tools create new attack vectors. The report also notes a growing interest in hardware hacking … Read more

Hacker Conversations: Joe Grand – Mischiefmaker, Troublemaker, Teacher

September 25, 2024 at 10:42AM Joe Grand, from a curious child to a seasoned hacker, exhibited mischievous tendencies before redirecting them into ethical hacking. His affiliation with the L0pht hacker collective played a pivotal role in his transformation. Today, as the founder of Grand Idea Studio, he imparts his knowledge and experience to organizations, advocating … Read more

Google Patches Chromecast Vulnerabilities Exploited at Hacking Contest

December 11, 2023 at 10:12AM Google announced patches for high- and moderate-severity vulnerabilities in Chromecast, disclosed at the HardPwn USA 2023 competition. Three exploits were recognized, with reward recipients named. Vulnerabilities include supply chain interception and Android TV streaming box malware injection. Exploits allow persistent code execution without the user’s knowledge. Additionally, researchers identified attack … Read more