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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"The Value of Zero-Day Hacks for iPhone and iMessage Revealed"

Crowdfense, a startup, has published a pricing list offering between $5 and $7 million for zero-day hacks to break into iPhones, with similar high payouts for Android, Google Chrome, Safari, iMessage, and WhatsApp exploits. These prices have increased compared to their 2019 list, reflecting the growing demand for such vulnerabilities. This comes in the context of companies like Apple and Google improving platform security and offering their own bounty programs, while in Russia, a company called Operation Zero has offered up to $20 million for hacking tools.

via 9to5Mac|

#crowdfense #exploit-pricing #iphone

technology1 year ago•6 min saved

"Rising Demand: Zero-Day Exploit Prices Surge Amid Increased Product Security"

The price of zero-day exploits, which are hacking tools that exploit unknown vulnerabilities in software, has skyrocketed in recent years as companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft make it harder to hack their devices and apps. Crowdfense, a startup, is now offering millions of dollars for zero-days to break into iPhones, Android phones, Chrome, Safari, WhatsApp, and iMessage. This increase in prices reflects the growing difficulty in exploiting vulnerabilities, with experts noting that it now requires a team of researchers. The use of zero-days in law enforcement operations and alleged targeting of human rights dissidents and journalists has raised concerns, leading some companies to pledge to respect export controls to limit potential abuses from their customers.

via TechCrunch|

#crowdfense #cybersecurity #government-surveillance