Athira Nair

Writer

Nair is a senior content specialist and former journalist based in Amsterdam. Her topics of interest include businesses, private market investments, and technology.

HardPwn 2024: A Researcher's Passion for Hacking IoT Devices

Athira Nair • November 1, 2024

Dennis Giese, a security researcher and engineer, built his first computer at around age 8 using spare parts. Years later, he hacked his first robotic vacuum cleaner. Giese reflects on his journey as a researcher and ethical hacker during HardPwn, a hardware hackathon hosted by Hardwear.io in Amsterdam.

Exploring the Latest Security Innovations at Hardwear.io

Athira Nair • October 22, 2024

Showcasing the latest innovations in hardware security, experts from more than 100 companies worldwide have gathered this week at Hardwear.io in Amsterdam. The annual event and hardware hackathon examines current and future challenges and solutions in hardware security.