RootedCON has long been a meeting point for people who care deeply about cybersecurity beyond the surface level: researchers, engineers, practitioners and organisations willing to question assumptions. At RootedCON Portugal 2026, Char49 was represented by David Sopas and Paulo Silva, who delivered t...
Mission-critical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are increasingly used in defence, surveillance, search and rescue, border control and critical infrastructure protection. In this article, the term UAS refers to military, defence, dual-use and public-safety unmanned aircraft systems, including the ai...
Char49 was proud to take part in Hack.lu and CTI Summit 2025, one of Europe’s most respected cybersecurity events, held in Luxembourg. On October 22, David Sopas, Co-Founder and COO of Char49, took the stage to deliver a thought-provoking talk that dived deep into the hidden world of Bluetooth a...
RootedCON PT is the Portuguese edition of RootedCON, a cybersecurity conference that started in Spain and has become known for its technical content and active community involvement. It brings together researchers, professionals and enthusiasts to share knowledge and practical experiences. The 2025...
This blog post is part of a series on Char49 research about car manufacturers’ security posture. You can read the whole series or watch our DEF CON 32 AppSec Village presentation on YouTube.
We are excited to announce that Char49 will be presenting at the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2024, taking place from October 27 to 29 in Cleveland, OH – a sold-out event that plays a critical role to the Motor Freight infosec community. Our Principal Security Researcher, Paulo Silva, will be delivering a compelling talk titled "Navigating the Shadows: Understanding API Security Through History."
