Dustin Childs

Dustin Childs, Head of Threat Awareness at Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative, discusses critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft PC Manager related to overly permissive SAS tokens. He reveals how these misconfigurations can jeopardize software distribution and lead to supply chain attacks. Childs also emphasizes the importance of ongoing security maturity in cloud services and outlines best practices for vulnerability disclosure to ensure timely responses. His insights shed light on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and defenses.

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!