black hat 2013

Diabetic researcher finds insulin pump memory glitch that almost killed him

Diabetic researcher finds insulin pump memory glitch that almost killed him

Battery change wipes data.
Danielle Walker Aug 2 2013 12:00PM Security
EFF on how researchers should navigate anti-hacking laws

EFF on how researchers should navigate anti-hacking laws

Seek legal advice before starting projects.
Marcos Colon Aug 2 2013 10:40AM Security
Competition seeks better password hashes

Competition seeks better password hashes

Crackable algos not good enough.
Danielle Walker Aug 2 2013 8:00AM Security
Charger can wipe iPhones, install malware

Charger can wipe iPhones, install malware

Apple plans iOS 7 fix.
Danielle Walker Aug 2 2013 7:00AM Security
Ad networks become shadowy JavaScript-flavoured DoS bots

Ad networks become shadowy JavaScript-flavoured DoS bots

Ads get more intrusive.
Darren Pauli Aug 1 2013 5:35PM Security
In pictures: #BlackHat 2013

In pictures: #BlackHat 2013

Black Hat 2013 in Las Vegas is underway. The signature conference is one of a series of technical information security conferences that bring together thought leaders from all facets of the infosec world - from the corporate and government sectors to academic and even underground researchers. All images used are credit of Black Hat and used with their kind permission.
Darren Pauli Aug 1 2013 11:53AM Security
Pwnie 2013 awards nominees announced

Pwnie 2013 awards nominees announced

Snowden, Cryptocat and the Internet Census among contenders.
Darren Pauli Jul 30 2013 12:28PM Security
Vale security researcher Barnaby Jack

Vale security researcher Barnaby Jack

Medical device hacker remembered.
Dan Kaplan Jul 29 2013 10:01AM Security
Android master key flaw used in the wild

Android master key flaw used in the wild

Androids enslaved.
Danielle Walker Jul 25 2013 10:10AM Security
Fear of prosecution hampers security research

Fear of prosecution hampers security research

The biggest loser may be the public.
Dan Kaplan Jul 22 2013 12:00PM Security
Femtocell vuln allows mobile call, SMS, data interception

Femtocell vuln allows mobile call, SMS, data interception

Many models likely affected.
Darren Pauli Jul 16 2013 10:45AM Security

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