Lookout’s Michael Flossman: As the Head of Threat Intelligence at Lookout, Michael specializes in targeting mobile threats, vulnerabilities, and espionage campaigns. His research and insights provide a deep understanding of the evolving mobile threat landscape.
Zuk Avraham: Founder of Zimperium, Zuk has been instrumental in identifying major vulnerabilities in the mobile space, notably in Android and iOS. Zimperium’s zLabs, under his guidance, frequently uncovers and reports mobile threats.
Troy Hunt: The creator of “Have I Been Pwned”, a data breach search service, Troy’s expertise extends to mobile security. His engaging workshops and talks often cover mobile security breaches and preventive measures.
Georgia Weidman: An innovative thinker in mobile security, Georgia developed the Smartphone Pentest Framework, which identifies vulnerabilities in smartphone deployments. Her book, “Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking,” also delves into mobile threats.
Wang Tielei: A mobile security researcher, Wang’s work has led to the identification of several vulnerabilities in Android OS. His research papers and presentations provide deep insights into the intricacies of mobile device vulnerabilities.
Patrick Wardle: Focusing on Apple’s iOS, Patrick, a former NSA staffer, has discovered multiple security flaws in Apple’s operating system. His website, Objective-See, offers free Mac security tools and valuable knowledge on Mac and iOS threats.
Nicolás Seriot: This iOS security researcher has developed various open-source tools to inspect apps and find malicious behavior. His tool, “Stanza,” is widely recognized in the community for iOS research.
Katie Moussouris: Founder and CEO of Luta Security, Katie has been pivotal in creating bug bounty programs which often extend to mobile vulnerabilities. Her insights on vulnerability coordination and bug bounties have shaped the way organizations approach mobile security.
Jon Sawyer (jcase): A renowned name in the mobile security world, especially Android, Jon has been credited with identifying numerous vulnerabilities and is an active contributor to the Android developer and security communities.
NowSecure’s Ryan Welton: A mobile security researcher who has discovered critical vulnerabilities in both Android and iOS. With NowSecure, Ryan regularly publishes detailed analyses of various mobile threats and vulnerabilities.
