Darknet Diaries
82: Master of Pwn
Jan 5, 2021
Dustin Childs, a Senior Communications Manager for the Zero Day Initiative, Brian Gorenc, Senior Director at Trend Micro, and Pedro, a member of the renowned Team Flashback, discuss the thrilling Pwn2Own hacking contest. They delve into the discovery of zero-day vulnerabilities, showcasing how hackers exploit browsers, phones, and even cars. Ethical implications of the exploit broker market are explored, alongside personal stories of triumph and challenges faced in this competitive arena. Expect insights into the evolving relationship between security researchers and software vendors!
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- The Pwn2Own contest serves as a crucial platform for security researchers to demonstrate and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, guiding researchers in specific areas of exploitation and ultimately improving software security.
- Bug bounty programs incentivize researchers to responsibly disclose vulnerabilities, but fair compensation remains a challenge, while the dark web presents a market for buying and selling zero-day exploits.
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The Prestigious Pwn2Own Contest
The podcast discusses the Pwn2Own contest, an annual event where security researchers demonstrate and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in popular software such as web browsers and operating systems. It highlights the significance of this contest in guiding researchers in specific areas of exploitation, encouraging bug reporting, and ultimately improving software security.
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