Dustin Heywood

Dustin Heywood, professionally known as EvilMog, is an executive managing hacker and security researcher specializing in vulnerability discovery and assessment. He gained prominence in 2026 through his technical work examining the intersection of artificial intelligence systems and cybersecurity practices, particularly investigating how machine learning models could be applied to identify and analyze software vulnerabilities.

His 2026 analyses centered on AI-driven vulnerability discovery methodologies. Heywood’s research included a detailed examination of Claude Mythos AI capabilities and the Project Glasswing methodology, focusing on the efficacy of automated systems in detecting complex security flaws.

Source Notes

• 2026-04-21: Claude Mythos AI: Cybersecurity Vulnerability Discovery, Potential, and Risks
• 2026-05-30: LLM Vulnerability Discovery Methodology (IBM Technology podcast appearance regarding first findings)