November 1, 2024 at 05:38PM SOFTSWISS enhances its cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month by launching a private Bug Bounty Program. This invitation-only initiative recruits white-hat hackers to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring high-quality reports and protecting clients. The program, starting with two products, aims to maintain superior security standards within the iGaming industry. **Meeting Takeaways from SOFTSWISS … Read more
October 26, 2024 at 05:49AM Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 concluded with over $1 million awarded for 70+ zero-day vulnerabilities. Security researchers targeted devices across eight categories, earning $1,066,625. Viettel Cyber Security won the “Master of Pwn” title. The next event will be in Tokyo on January 22, 2025, focusing on the automotive industry. **Takeaways from Meeting … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 11:13AM Apple announced its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) platform for AI applications at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June. The company is inviting security researchers to test its security systems, offering bounties for vulnerabilities. PCC features custom hardware and a hardened OS, with resources made publicly available for independent verification. ### … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 03:07AM On Day 3 of Pwn2Own Ireland 2024, white hat hackers exposed 11 more zero-day vulnerabilities, raising the prize pool to $874,875. Viettel Cyber Security excelled, securing significant rewards. By Day 3’s end, a total of 114 vulnerabilities had been revealed, highlighting the event’s importance in enhancing device security. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 10:04AM On day two of Pwn2Own Ireland 2024, white hat hackers exposed 51 zero-day vulnerabilities, winning $358,625. The Viettel Cyber Security team led the competition, with participants like Pham Tuan Son and Ken Gannon achieving significant points and payouts. Overall, 103 vulnerabilities have been exploited, totaling $847,875 in prizes. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 03:58AM At Pwn2Own Ireland 2024, participants earned $500,000 on the first day by successfully hacking NAS devices, cameras, speakers, and printers. The event highlights the ongoing efforts and skills of white hat hackers in cybersecurity. The post appeared on SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Event Overview**: Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 is currently ongoing. … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 08:24PM Meta’s attempt to prevent unauthorized access to WhatsApp’s View Once messages was circumvented by white-hat hackers within a week. The feature, designed to ensure message privacy, relied on digital rights management but was found to be vulnerable on certain operating systems. Despite Meta’s initial fix, security concerns remain unresolved. Based … Read more
August 7, 2024 at 07:11PM Ronin Network’s blockchain experienced a security breach as white hat hackers exploited an undocumented vulnerability, withdrawing $12 million in assets. Promptly, they notified Ronin about the breach and the bridge was halted for verification. A post-mortem revealed a flaw in a recent bridge update, prompting Ronin to develop a new … Read more