Darknet Diaries 121: Ed
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Jul 26, 2022 Ed Skoudis, a seasoned penetration tester and founder of CounterHack, shares captivating insights from his two-decade journey in cybersecurity. He discusses the psychological vulnerabilities exploited by hackers, illustrated by high-profile phishing attacks. The conversation also dives into the intricate balance of securing medical devices, the evolving collaboration between manufacturers and researchers, and the surprising security risks found in children's tech toys. Ed's stories underscore the critical importance of proactive security measures in our increasingly connected world.
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Penetration Testing Precautions
- Penetration testers must exercise caution and operate within their defined scope.
- Consider real-world implications and prioritize safety to avoid causing harm.
Medical Device Hacking
- Beau Woods and I Am The Cavalry work to improve security in sectors where technology impacts human life.
- They organize the Biohacking Village Device Lab at DEF CON, where medical device makers and researchers collaborate on security testing.
Vulnerability Patching in Healthcare
- Fixing vulnerabilities in medical devices often involves a relay race between manufacturers and hospitals.
- Many vulnerabilities persist not because fixes don't exist, but because hospitals haven't applied them.