Author: Nolen Johnson

Bypassing the Google Pixel Tablet Dock Secure Boot 

Introduction: Implications of These Findings This piece details the development of a chain of two exploits intended to allow an individual to run a custom OS/unsigned code on the Pixel Tablet Dock and utilize that to perform further security-research on the Pixel Tablet itself. The injection vector, as well as the ability to bypass AMLogic (AML)… Read more »

Executing a Chromecast Exploit – Times Three

Chromecast with Google TV (1080P) Secure-Boot Bypass Introduction: Implications of These Findings This piece details the development of a chain of three exploits intended to allow an individual to run a custom OS/unsigned code on the Chromecast with Google (CCwGTV) 1080P. Security researchers Jan Altensen, Ray Volpe, and I developed this chain of vulnerabilities as… Read more »

Why Mobile Device Security Matters More Than Most Think

Mobile devices are often one of the most overlooked assets from a security perspective. Many people are under the false assumption that mobile devices “can’t get viruses”, “aren’t important”, or that they can ignore mobile updates, when in fact, these devices often store more critical data than people realize, yet statistically are barely more secure… Read more »

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