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Zombieload' Flaw Lets Hackers Crack Almost Every Intel Chip Back to 2011. Why's It Being Downplayed?
Fortune published an article in May 2019 about the Zombieload vulnerability affecting Intel processors since 2011 and questions surrounding its public disclosure. Casey Ellis commented on the severity of the flaw and its potential impact on affected systems.
Frequent Breaches Have Brought Cybersecurity Change To The Forefront. What's Next?
Forbes published an article examining how frequent data breaches have elevated cybersecurity priorities in organizations. Ellis discusses ways businesses can better support security teams and establish company-wide commitment to fundamental security practices.
Salesforce launches $50 Million Australia Trailblazer fund
Salesforce announced a $50 million Australia Trailblazer Fund in an Enterprise Times article focused on supporting local startups. Casey Ellis's Bugcrowd was identified as one of the early beneficiaries of the initiative designed to help Australian technology companies scale.
Багхантеры (Bughunter)
An article on Tadviser explaining bug bounty hunting and the platforms used by security researchers to report vulnerabilities. The piece identifies Bugcrowd as a major platform in the bug bounty ecosystem where researchers discover and disclose software vulnerabilities.
I won't bother hunting and reporting more Sony zero-days, because all I'd get is a lousy t-shirt
The Register published a critical article in February 2019 examining Sony's practice of offering t-shirts as rewards for vulnerability reports. Casey Ellis commented on the necessity of fair compensation structures to encourage responsible disclosure from security researchers.
Hackers to the Rescue
This Fast Company article, titled Hackers to the Rescue and published April 18, 2019, describes how hackers help patch cybersecurity weaknesses through training and networking. Casey Ellis, founder of Bugcrowd, is praised by a company executive quoted in the piece for drawing in skilled researchers who want to use their abilities for good.
Brazen' nation-state actors behind 'Sea Turtle' DNS hijacking campaign
SC Media reported on the "Sea Turtle" DNS hijacking campaign, which security researchers attributed to nation-state actors conducting widespread infrastructure attacks. Casey Ellis commented on the brazen scope and implications of the campaign, characterizing the attackers' willingness to target critical systems at scale.
Why bug bounty programs have always been about the evolution of penetration testing
A 2019 CyberScoop video interview examines the relationship between bug bounty programs and penetration testing methodologies. Ellis argues that bug bounty initiatives represent an evolution of rather than replacement for traditional penetration testing practices.
Why bug bounty programs have always been about the evolution of penetration testing
A CyberScoop video from the 2019 RSA Conference features Casey Ellis discussing bug bounty programs and their role in the evolution of penetration testing. Ellis explains how crowdsourced security approaches have reshaped traditional security validation methods within the industry.
Why bug bounty firms want to be penetration testing companies
CyberScoop published an article examining how bug bounty firms are expanding into penetration testing services, comparing business models across platforms including Bugcrowd, HackerOne, and Synack. Casey Ellis discusses the strategic rationale behind this industry shift and the competitive positioning of firms moving beyond traditional vulnerability disclosure programs.
Salesforce Ventures sets aside $50m for Australia
Salesforce Ventures announced a $50 million fund dedicated to Australian startups in an iTnews report. The initiative highlighted the venture arm's existing investment in Bugcrowd, where Casey Ellis serves as founder and CEO.
Webinar: Safe Harbor for Hackers
Security Boulevard published a webinar announcement featuring Casey Ellis on safe harbor policies for ethical hackers during vulnerability disclosure. Ellis discusses how safe harbor protections enable security researchers to report vulnerabilities responsibly without legal risk.
When You Invest In The Community The Community Gets Stronger
ITSPmagazine published a podcast episode featuring Casey Ellis and Jason Haddix in March 2019. Ellis and Haddix discuss how investing in the hacker community strengthens the security ecosystem and fosters greater collaboration among researchers and organizations.
RSA Conference 2019 Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd
An interview with Casey Ellis from Bugcrowd appeared on Digital Anarchist during RSA Conference 2019. Ellis discussed key themes from the conference and his perspective on industry direction in cybersecurity.
Salesforce launches new $50m fund to empower Aussie startups in its ecosystem
Anthill reported on Salesforce Ventures launching a $50 million fund for Australian startups in March 2019. Bugcrowd, a portfolio company in which Casey Ellis serves as founder, was included among the startups supported by the initiative.
Equifax neglected cybersecurity prior to breach, Senate report finds
A Senate report covered by SC Media in 2019 found that Equifax had neglected cybersecurity practices before its major data breach. Casey Ellis commented on the report's findings regarding the company's security failures and their implications for data protection.
Salesforce Ventures Brings Australian Startups $50M In New Fund
Crunchbase News reported on Salesforce Ventures' launch of a $50 million fund for Australian enterprise startups. The article cited Bugcrowd, where Casey Ellis serves as founder, as an example of the type of company the fund aims to support.
SD Times news digest: Nintex acquires EnableSoft, Functionize raises $16 million in Series A funding, and Bugcrowd and Secure Code Warrior’s partnership
SD Times published a news digest covering software development industry updates, including a partnership between Bugcrowd and Secure Code Warrior. Casey Ellis, as Bugcrowd founder and CEO, participated in the partnership announcement integrating security training with bug bounty hunting capabilities.
Massive macOS vulnerability exposed by Google security researchers
A SiliconANGLE article from March 2019 reports on a critical macOS vulnerability identified by Google security researchers. Casey Ellis provides commentary on the vulnerability's significance and implications for system security.
US tech giant Salesforce creates a $50m Australian VC fund to back start-ups
The Australian Financial Review reported on Salesforce's launch of a $50 million Australian venture capital fund designed to support local technology start-ups. Bugcrowd, the security platform co-founded by Casey Ellis, was cited as a notable investment within the fund's portfolio.
Security flaws found in password managers
The Columbian reported on security flaws discovered in several popular password managers, highlighting that tools designed for security can still contain vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis contributed technical analysis and perspective on the findings and their implications for users relying on these tools.
Analysis: Password managers have a security flaw. But here's why you should still use one.
Daily Herald published an analysis piece examining security flaws identified in password managers while weighing their overall security value. Casey Ellis provides expert perspective on balancing the risks and benefits of password manager adoption as a foundational security practice.
Password managers have a security flaw, but you should still use one
An article in the Prince George Citizen discusses security vulnerabilities in password managers and their role in personal cybersecurity. Casey Ellis is cited on the practical trade-offs users face when adopting password management tools despite known flaws.
State of Cybersecurity in Era of Data Warfare
Cheddar TV published a segment on the modern cybersecurity landscape in February 2019. Casey Ellis discusses how organizations can defend themselves in an era of data warfare, addressing key challenges in the contemporary threat environment.
Predictions 2020: Will This Be the Year of Cybercrime-as-a-Service?
eWeek published a 2020 cybersecurity predictions article examining the rise of cybercrime-as-a-service and emerging threats. Casey Ellis commented on the growing potential for increased automation in security testing to address evolving attack vectors.
Capital One: What We Should Learn This Time
Dark Reading published an analysis of the Capital One data breach on February 8, 2019, examining key lessons from the incident. Casey Ellis contributed expert perspective on the breach and its implications for cloud security practices.
New York probing Apple response to FaceTime bug
The New York Attorney General opened an investigation into Apple's handling of a major FaceTime vulnerability that allowed users to hear audio from recipients before they answered calls. Casey Ellis provided commentary on Apple's response to the bug and the regulatory scrutiny surrounding the company's disclosure practices.
FaceTime Group Chat Disabled Due to Snooping Bug
Security Boulevard reported on Apple's disabling of FaceTime's group chat feature in January 2019 after a bug allowed users to eavesdrop on calls. Casey Ellis provided analysis on the incident and its security implications.
Did Australia Hurt Phone Security Around the World?
An article in the New York Times examines Australia's controversial encryption law and its global security implications. Casey Ellis provides commentary on how the legislation's requirement for tech companies to break encryption affects device security worldwide.
Bugcrowd Level Up 0x03
Bugcrowd Level Up 0x03 was a January 2019 conference hosted by Bugcrowd for the ethical hacking community. Casey Ellis participated in the event as a speaker and contributor to discussions on vulnerability disclosure and crowdsourced security practices.