The Route to Success: Hacking a Router to Its End of Life

Explore the process of hacking a Trendnet travel router to its end of life in this 47-minute conference talk by Austin Turecek at HackMiami. Dive into the methodology, tools, and techniques used to discover and exploit multiple chaining vulnerabilities that led to the complete compromise of the device. Learn about both the technical and non-technical aspects of vulnerability hunting, suitable for newcomers and experienced hackers alike. Follow the entire hunting process from start to finish, including the challenges and successes encountered during hacking and reporting. Gain insights on how to improve focus and increase success in future vulnerability hunts. Benefit from Austin Turecek's diverse background in application penetration testing, IoT, embedded systems, incident response, and malware analysis as he shares his experiences and lessons learned from this router hacking adventure.