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Mark Loveless

Senior Security Researcher

Mark Loveless is a former Senior Security Researcher with Duo Labs, who also goes by the name Simple Nomad on the interwebs. He is not overly paranoid, in spite of the fact that evil alien robots are stealing his luggage when he travels.

  • mloveless@duo.com
24 articles by Mark Loveless

An Analysis of BlueBorne: Bluetooth Security Risks

Cut through the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt) with a Duo Labs analysis of the recent series of Bluetooth vulnerabilities known as BlueBorne - and get our mitigation recommendations on how to keep your devices safe.

Bluetooth Security, Blueborne, Bluetooth Vulnerabilities

Security Conference OPSEC

Get security conference OPSEC (operational security) tips from a senior security researcher who has seen it all - from trading trust for convenience to unattended personal items, learn how to lock it down when you’re on the road.

OPSEC, Operational Security, Security Conference Tips, Defcon, Black Hat

Bug Hunting: Drilling Into the Internet of Things (IoT)

In his latest bit of odd research, Duo Labs' Mark Loveless takes a closer look at IoT as he pulls apart a wireless drill, bit by bit.

The Dallas County Siren Hack

The emergency sirens were activated in Dallas County last Friday night at 11:42pm. First reported as a malfunction, it was later discovered to be a hack - here’s the technical details and why someone may have done it.

Iot Security

The Weird World of Attribution

Duo Labs researcher Mark Loveless explores the importance of attribution and how it can be helpful if your company is attacked.