Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Episode 89: The Untapped Bug Bounty Landscape of IoT w/ Matt Brown
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Sep 19, 2024 
Matt Brown, an expert in IoT hacking and hardware methodologies, shares his thrilling journey through the world of cybersecurity. He dives into the complexities of hardware hacking, including BGA reballing and vulnerabilities in SSL connections. The conversation unveils techniques for exploiting IoT devices and emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience. Brown also dissects the pitfalls of certificate validation, recounting his own bug stories to illustrate real-world challenges in IoT security. Prepare to be fascinated by the dynamic realm of ethical hacking!
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Early Passion for Networks
- Matt Brown started hacking young, analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and cracking WEP Wi-Fi passwords.
- These early experiments gave him a deep understanding of network protocols and hacking basics.
IoT Hacking Requires Generalists
- IoT hacking demands broad knowledge across hardware, web, mobile, and networking.
- Being a generalist helps effectively attack the whole IoT system as a connected ecosystem.
Begin IoT Hacking Black Box
- Start IoT hacking with black box tests focusing on accessible services and data in transit.
- Use web interfaces, network traffic analysis, and API investigations before deep hardware hacking.