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Stories from Black Hat 2013 in Las Vegas.

#BlackHat: FBI says learn network defence from SWAT

#BlackHat: FBI says learn network defence from SWAT

Use your home field advantage.
Dan Kaplan Jul 27 2012 3:30AM Security
#BlackHat: How exploit kits fuel online crime

#BlackHat: How exploit kits fuel online crime

Researcher examines how exploit kits function and who profits off them.
Dan Kaplan Jul 27 2012 2:46AM Security
Podcast: Inside look at Black Hat 2012

Podcast: Inside look at Black Hat 2012

Newly appointed general manager of Black Hat Trey Ford says the parties are just as important as the talks.
Dan Kaplan Jul 19 2012 7:03AM Security
Siemens PLC vulnerabilities: it just gets worse

Siemens PLC vulnerabilities: it just gets worse

Comment: Vendors need to lead the charge.
Eric Byres Aug 10 2011 3:16PM Security
Convicted hackers need not apply

Convicted hackers need not apply

Opinion: Jail is a great deterrent for employers.
Darren Pauli Aug 10 2011 12:53PM Security
Firefox addon lets you choose certificate authorities

Firefox addon lets you choose certificate authorities

Power to the people.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 5 2011 1:00PM Security
Insulin pumps can be hacked

Insulin pumps can be hacked

Like "getting root on the body".
Dan Kaplan Aug 5 2011 1:00PM Security
Stuxnet, RSA and Sony score pwnies

Stuxnet, RSA and Sony score pwnies

Stuxnet 0wned, Sony failed, and RSA lamed-out.
Dan Raywood Aug 5 2011 9:51AM Security
Hackers unlock and start Subaru Outback

Hackers unlock and start Subaru Outback

Hack took two hours to set up.
Angela Moscaritolo Aug 4 2011 7:52PM Security
New threat coming, says 9/11 spy master

New threat coming, says 9/11 spy master

Out-of-context problems threat to world computer networks, spook tells Black Hat.
Dan Kaplan Aug 4 2011 11:00AM Security
Microsoft will pay $186k to fix memory holes

Microsoft will pay $186k to fix memory holes

Prefers 'defensive tech' over vulnerability bounty-hunting.
Darren Pauli Aug 4 2011 4:15AM Security
Black hat a ticket to career blacklist

Black hat a ticket to career blacklist

Jail is a great deterrent for employers.
Darren Pauli Jul 27 2011 4:24PM Security
Internet group hires hacker as security chief

Internet group hires hacker as security chief

Jeff Moss named ICANN chief security officer.
Staff Writers Apr 29 2011 8:37AM Security
Japan earthquake unleashes web scams, malware

Japan earthquake unleashes web scams, malware

Cybercriminals profit out of tragedy.
Dan Kaplan Mar 14 2011 10:03AM Security
Four tips to secure your smart phones

Four tips to secure your smart phones

Advice on how to defeat mobile malware aimed at your hip pocket.
Mark Thomas Aug 24 2010 3:35PM Security
Security conference suffers breach of security

Security conference suffers breach of security

The Black hat security conference held in Las Vegas last week experienced a major problem – in the shape of three French journalists.
Emma Hughes Aug 11 2008 8:52AM Security
Kaminsky delivers DNS dirt

Kaminsky delivers DNS dirt

Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has delivered his much-anticipated report on the DNS flaw he discovered earlier this year.
Shaun Nichols Aug 8 2008 10:39AM Security
DNS flaw details heighten urgency to patch

DNS flaw details heighten urgency to patch

When researcher Dan Kaminsky reveals details behind the major DNS protocol vulnerability next month at Black Hat, it may not be such a surprise anymore.
Dan Kaplan Jul 23 2008 9:37AM Security
US blocks entry to BlackHat teacher

US blocks entry to BlackHat teacher

German security researcher Thomas Dullien (better known as Halvar Flake) has been stopped at the US border and deported after customs officials decided he could not visit the BlackHat security conference currently underway in Las Vegas.
Iain Thomson Jul 31 2007 7:05AM Security

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