Media Packet · Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Techtarget news article reports on the announcement that DerbyCon, the annual cybersecurity conference, will hold its final event in 2019. Casey Ellis is recognized as a speaker and contributor to the conference's impact on the security community.
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PortSwigger Daily reported on DerbyCon's decision to end the conference, with organizers attributing the closure to behavioral issues from a disruptive minority of attendees. Casey Ellis commented on the broader implications of the situation for the security community and event management practices.
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Smart Company published an interview with Casey Ellis in January 2019 on Australian founders in Silicon Valley. Ellis discusses why Australian entrepreneurs tend to undervalue themselves and reflects on the motivations driving ethical hackers in the security community.
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Information Security Buzz published a roundup of 2020 cybersecurity predictions from more than 50 industry experts in January 2019. Casey Ellis contributed predictions on emerging cybersecurity threats and trends expected to shape the landscape in the year ahead.
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ITSPmagazine published Episode XIV of Unusual Gathering, a holiday special podcast episode featuring industry figures discussing the year in cybersecurity. Casey Ellis participated in the festive discussion alongside other guests on the show.
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A December 2018 cybersecurity research roundup from eSecurity Planet covers IoT vulnerabilities and nation-state threats. The article includes insights and data from Bugcrowd on emerging security challenges identified through vulnerability research and crowdsourced security testing.
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A December 2018 article in the Journal of Cyber Policy covered a data breach at NASA. Casey Ellis provided commentary on the incident and discussed its broader implications for the organization.
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CDOTrends published an article in December 2018 examining corporate bug hunting as an emerging career path. Casey Ellis provided insights on the expansion of the bug bounty industry and its role in creating new employment opportunities.
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A Security Boulevard article examines the prioritization of open-source software security within U.S. national cyber strategy. Casey Ellis provides analysis on how OSS security has become a key focus area in broader cybersecurity policy and infrastructure protection efforts.
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Infosecurity Magazine published an article discussing bug hunting as an emerging core competency within the cybersecurity industry. Casey Ellis contributed commentary on the growing importance of bug hunting practices in the sector.
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NBC News published a feature on the earning potential of freelance hackers who participate in bug bounty programs. Casey Ellis discusses how the economics of these programs work and what drives compensation levels for security researchers testing corporate defenses.
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CNBC published an article examining how freelance ethical hackers can earn up to $500,000 annually by testing corporate security defenses through bug bounty programs. Casey Ellis discusses the financial rewards available to top performers in the coordinated vulnerability disclosure space.
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CNET published a feature article in December 2018 profiling ethical hackers who work to protect companies and consumers from cyber threats. Casey Ellis was included among the security researchers recognized for their contributions to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in digital systems.
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A Infosecurity Magazine article from November 2018 reports on a security incident in which a hacker stole cryptocurrency from Copay wallet users by compromising a third-party code library. Casey Ellis commented on the incident and its implications for supply chain security in wallet applications and cryptocurrency platforms.
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SC Magazine reported on a supply chain attack in which a hacker compromised a popular JavaScript library and injected malicious code designed to steal cryptocurrency. Casey Ellis commented on the incident's implications for software security and the risks posed by compromised dependencies in the development supply chain.
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SecurityWeek reported on a supply chain attack in which cryptocurrency-stealing code was distributed through a popular code library. Casey Ellis discussed the incident's implications for software supply chain security and the risks posed by compromised dependencies to developers and users.
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Forbes published an article by Casey Ellis on safe harbor protections for ethical hackers. Ellis argues that establishing clear safe harbor rules is essential to encourage responsible security research and protect researchers from legal liability.
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An article published by Thrive Global presents five leadership lessons on scaling a business drawn from an interview with Casey Ellis. Ellis discusses practical approaches to organizational growth and building teams capable of managing expansion.
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eWEEK reported on the U.S. Department of Defense's expansion of bug bounty programs to cover additional systems and assets. Casey Ellis was cited for his work advancing coordinated vulnerability disclosure practices that informed the department's security initiatives.
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SC Magazine published an in-depth article on the challenges and solutions in identity and access management. Casey Ellis discusses IAM approaches and best practices for securing identity infrastructure in modern enterprise environments.
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A Washington Post Cybersecurity 202 column from September 2018 examines legislative momentum behind ethical hacking programs despite resistance from some federal agencies. Casey Ellis is cited as a key voice advocating for formal bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure frameworks that benefit both security researchers and government cybersecurity efforts.
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Threatpost reported on Facebook's expansion of its bug bounty program to reward researchers for discovering exposed user access tokens. Casey Ellis contributed insight on the significance of this program expansion for incentivizing the discovery and responsible disclosure of critical authentication vulnerabilities.
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TechCrunch reported on Tesla's updated bug bounty policy, which grants legal protections and warranty safeguards to security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis contributed commentary on the importance of the policy in encouraging responsible disclosure and protecting researchers from legal liability.
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NIST released guidance for securing medical Internet of Things devices, as covered by SC Magazine. Casey Ellis commented on the importance of protecting medical IoT devices as a critical security priority.
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Long Island Business News published a feature on the "hackers for hire" industry and the business models behind ethical hacking and bug bounty programs. Casey Ellis explains how security researchers and companies are creating marketplaces that connect hackers with organizations seeking to improve their defenses.
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Communications of the ACM published an article examining the growing value and prevalence of bug bounty programs across the software industry. The piece discusses how security researchers and companies are increasingly using bounties as a mechanism to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in production systems.
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MIT Technology Review published an analysis of the crowdsourced bug-hunting industry, examining both its growth and associated risks. Casey Ellis discusses the benefits and challenges of platforms that coordinate security researchers to identify software vulnerabilities at scale.