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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2025 · 9 MIN

Zero-Day Brokers: The Hidden Market for Software Vulnerabilities

from The Dark Web Files · host RhythmStudio

The finale explores the controversial market for zero-day exploits, where newly discovered software vulnerabilities are sold to the highest bidder. We investigate how legitimate security researchers, criminal hackers, and government agencies compete in this shadowy marketplace. Through exclusive interviews with former exploit developers and brokers, we reveal how zero-days are discovered, developed, and sold, while examining the ethical debates surrounding this practice and its impact on global cybersecurity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The finale explores the controversial market for zero-day exploits, where newly discovered software vulnerabilities are sold to the highest bidder. We investigate how legitimate security researchers, criminal hackers, and government agencies compete in this shadowy marketplace. Through exclusive interviews with former exploit developers and brokers, we reveal how zero-days are discovered, developed, and sold, while examining the ethical debates surrounding this practice and its impact on global cybersecurity.

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