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Stories from Black Hat 2013 in Las Vegas.

Security research: Obama’s new Prohibition

Security research: Obama’s new Prohibition

[Blog post] Let's learn from past mistakes.
Tony Campbell Aug 18 2015 2:30PM Security
Backdoor found in D-Link routers

Backdoor found in D-Link routers

Known since 2010.
Juha Saarinen Oct 14 2013 1:00PM Security
D-Link routers found to contain backdoors

D-Link routers found to contain backdoors

Known since 2010.
Juha Saarinen Oct 14 2013 9:04AM Security
Don't downplay the 'master key' Android bug, researcher says

Don't downplay the 'master key' Android bug, researcher says

Trojan bank app update found.
Danielle Walker Aug 7 2013 5:41AM Security
Chinese hackers attack honeypot water utility

Chinese hackers attack honeypot water utility

APT1 strikes.
Juha Saarinen Aug 5 2013 11:34AM Security
Pwnie awards see gongs for Barnaby Jack, Edward Snowden and Dual Core

Pwnie awards see gongs for Barnaby Jack, Edward Snowden and Dual Core

The winners of the annual Pwnie awards were announced this week in Las Vegas.
Dan Raywood Aug 5 2013 10:30AM Security
Telcos close major SIM card vulnerability

Telcos close major SIM card vulnerability

Flaw allowed attackers to compromise SIMs.
Marcos Colon Aug 5 2013 8:30AM Security
Black Hat: Barnaby Jack's life and legacy remembered

Black Hat: Barnaby Jack's life and legacy remembered

Tributes flow at Black Hat.
Dan Kaplan Aug 5 2013 8:00AM Security
Chinese hackers take over fake water utility

Chinese hackers take over fake water utility

Honeypots fool hackers.
Juha Saarinen Aug 5 2013 6:40AM Security
In pictures: #BlackHat 2013 wrap

In pictures: #BlackHat 2013 wrap

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.
SC Australia Staff Aug 2 2013 12:48PM Security
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
NSA chief defends surveillance programs at Black Hat

NSA chief defends surveillance programs at Black Hat

Privacy advocate Marlinspike calls warm audience reception 'disgusting'.
Dan Kaplan Aug 1 2013 8:30AM 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

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