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Exploiting zero days in abandoned hardware

We successfully exploited two discontinued network devices at DistrictCon’s inaugural Junkyard competition in February, winning runner-up for Most Innovative Exploitation Technique. Our exploit chains demonstrate why end-of-life hardware poses persistent security risks.
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Jul 25, 2025Exploiting zero days in abandoned hardware by ingve11235

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