Risky Bulletin Between Two Nerds: The death of the exploit
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Sep 8, 2025 Dive into the complexities of modern hacking as experts discuss the shift from simple to intricate exploits in cyber warfare. Historical military strategies illustrate the unsustainable nature of current exploit pricing. Discover the role of commercial surveillance vendors in zero-day exploits, impacting targeted individuals. The conversation resonates with humor while exploring the unique experiences of those monitored by intelligence agencies. Finally, learn about the paradox of declining exploit commonality, yet rising media intrigue in the cybersecurity landscape.
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Exploit Chains Are Growing Unsustainable
- Exploit chains for smartphones are becoming outrageously complex and increasingly brittle.
- As device vendors add protections, those chained zero-days become unsustainable and less broadly useful.
Exploits Are Brittle And Costly
- Exploits are brittle: they get patched and are hard to find and weaponize reliably.
- Because they are costly and rare, alternative methods like phishing or info-stealers are often preferable.
Prioritize Security Hygiene First
- Use basic security hygiene like password managers and multifactor authentication to reduce most attack vectors.
- Maintain good patching and simple defenses because attackers succeed with basics most of the time.