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QNX: 99 Problems but a Microkernel ain't one!

This presentation explores security research on the QNX microkernel operating system used in critical systems like automotive and consumer devices. The talk examined QNX's security architecture through reverse engineering and fuzzing techniques. The goal was to provide insights into QNX subsystems and potential attack surfaces for privilege escalation.

QNX: Security Architecture Whitepaper

A whitepaper by Alex Plaskett and Georgi Geshev examines the security architecture of QNX, a microkernel operating system. The document explores key operating system features and potential attack vectors against QNX-based platforms. The research identifies security weaknesses and suggests opportunities for further investigation into the QNX platform's security.

Windows Phone 8 Application Security Slides Syscan 2014

MWR researchers Alex Plaskett and Nick Walker presented slides at Syscan 2014 analyzing Windows Phone 8 application security. The presentation covered novel vulnerabilities in mobile app development. Slides provide programmatic guidance for developers to improve Windows Phone 8 application security.

Windows Phone 8 Application Security Whitepaper Syscan 2014

A whitepaper on Windows Phone 8 application security was presented at Syscan 2014. The research identified common developer mistakes that introduce security vulnerabilities in Windows Phone 8 applications. The whitepaper provides guidance on detecting and mitigating specific application security weaknesses in the platform.

Is Blackberry Dead?

Alex Plaskett from MWR presented an overview of Blackberry 10's security features at the MWR Briefing in 2013. The presentation explored the mobile operating system's security capabilities and potential future. A PDF of the presentation is available for download.

Blue Hat v11 Executive Briefings: Win Phone 7 OEM Fail

A presentation at Blue Hat v11 executive briefings examined Windows Phone 7 security research. The briefing covered vulnerability trends and potential platform security improvements. It provided a high-level overview of security research findings for the Windows Phone 7 platform.

Windows Pwn 7 OEM - Owned Every Mobile?

Alex Plaskett presented research on Windows Phone 7 security vulnerabilities at multiple cybersecurity conferences. The presentation explored the Windows Phone 7 security model and potential system weaknesses. Technical findings and exploitation techniques were demonstrated during the talks.