Google Addresses Critical Chromecast Vulnerabilities

Google recently announced patches for several high- and moderate-severity Chromecast vulnerabilities that were exploited earlier this year at a hacking competition. The chain of exploits is attributed to DirectDefense OT/Hardware Security Consultant Nolen Johnson and two other security researchers who have unveiled a secure-boot exploit chain for Chromecast with Google TV 1080P.

Read Eduard Kovacs’ take on what was uncovered on Security Week.