Group has only hit seven organizations in five years
#DefCon: Thermostat Control Hacked to Host Ransomware
Thermostat security has been proved to be particularly vulnerable, with ransomware able to infect and run on it.
#DefCon US Government Only Holds Dozens of Zero-Days
The US Government only holds “dozens” of vulnerabilities at any one time.
Researchers Hack Tesla S’s Autopilot System
The white hats showed the potential to make surrounding objects “disappear” from the autopilot’s view.
Mayhem the Hacker-Bot Wins $2M DARPA Challenge
Mayhem was created by a Pittsburgh-based team known as ForAllSecure—one of seven teams that competed for nearly $4 million.
#BHUSA: Apple To Pay Bug Bounties
In the wake of its legal battle with the FBI over security vulnerabilities and access, Apple is launching its first-ever bug bounty program with potential payouts as large as USD$200,000.
#BHUSA Researchers Present Deep Sea Phishing Exercise
Using data science, cybersecurity researchers have released a new approach that makes automated phishing exploits almost as fruitful as typically more time-consuming spear-phishing methods.
HTTP/2 Bugs Could Deny Service for Millions
Imperva urges firms to implement safeguards
Italian Android RAT Targets China and Japan
New info-stealing malware could be part of wider APT campaign
#BUHSA Attacks on Activists are Prevalent, but Unsophisticated
State-sponsored attacks and tool used have been observed to not be sophisticated, but activists remain in danger.