Here are some recent developments in the field of Ethical Hacking:
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Startup Gains Investment
Soroush Pour, co-founder of lab-grown meat startup Vow, has launched Harmony Intelligence, a cybersecurity firm based in Sydney. Recognizing the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for cybersecurity, Harmony Intelligence offers AI-driven software that continuously identifies system vulnerabilities, enabling companies to address them proactively. The startup recently secured $3 million in funding, led by AirTree Ventures and supported by over 30 strategic investors. This investment underscores the growing importance of advanced cybersecurity measures in the face of AI-augmented threats, such as deep fakes disrupting various industries.
Notable Ethical Hacking Groups and Their Activities
Several hacking groups have recently made headlines:
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IntelBroker: This group has claimed responsibility for multiple breaches, including accessing data from General Electric in November 2023 and the European Union's law enforcement agency, Europol, in May 2024. They have also targeted various U.S. government agencies and corporations, highlighting vulnerabilities in systems that were previously considered secure.
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SiegedSec: Known for their hacktivist activities, SiegedSec has targeted organizations like Atlassian and NATO. In June 2023, they launched operations protesting anti–gender-affirming-care bills in the U.S., leaking data from government entities in Texas, Nebraska, and South Carolina. They have also collaborated with other hacking groups, such as Anonymous Sudan, to carry out cyberattacks during geopolitical conflicts.
Prominent Ethical Hacker's Contributions
John Jackson, an ethical hacker, has made significant contributions to cybersecurity:
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In March 2020, he identified a vulnerability in the Talkspace mental health app. Despite initial dismissal and a cease and desist letter from the company, his findings shed light on the challenges security researchers often face.
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In November 2020, alongside researcher Sick.Codes, Jackson discovered vulnerabilities in TCL brand televisions that could potentially allow attackers to access system files and execute arbitrary code.
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Jackson also founded Sakura Samurai, a white-hat hacking group. In January 2021, they reported exposed git directories on United Nations domains, compromising over 100,000 employee records. They have also identified vulnerabilities in various organizations and software, including the Indian government and Apache Velocity.
These developments highlight the evolving landscape of ethical hacking and the critical role it plays in identifying and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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