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ArticleBlack Hat 2019 brings out new security, protection offerings
The 22nd Black Hat conference in Las Vegas brought together a slew of vendors in network and data security with a variety of security offerings to pitch. Read Now
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ArticleGoogle wants Project Zero to be part of an open alliance
After five years of running Project Zero, Google wants to expand the scope to an open alliance of vulnerability researchers all working toward the same goal to 'make 0day hard.' Read Now
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ArticleWhy cyber insurance policies are so 'ridiculously cheap'
The cyber insurance market is growing rapidly and policies are incredibly inexpensive -- but experts at Black Hat 2019 had concerns about those low prices. Read Now
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Article'Dupe' there it is: SAML authentication bypass threatens Microsoft
Micro Focus security researchers demonstrated a new technique, dubbed 'dupe key confusion,' which allows threat actors to bypass Microsoft's SAML token validation. Read Now
Editor's note
Black Hat 2019 took the stage in Las Vegas Aug. 3 to 8. We were there from day one, starting with the opening keynote speech by Dino Dai Zovi of Square.
This guide is a collection of all our news reporting from this key information security conference. Read on to learn what transpired, including reporting on new attack methods and critical vulnerabilities discovered in voting machines, aircraft, social media and more.
1Emerging vulnerabilities
Speakers and attendees at Black Hat 2019 focused on what new vulnerabilities emerged since the last gathering and what the future might hold.
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Google wants Project Zero to be part of an open alliance
After five years of running Project Zero, Google wants to expand the scope to an open alliance of vulnerability researchers all working toward the same goal to 'make 0day hard.' Read Now
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Check Point finds RDP vulnerability jeopardizes Microsoft's Hyper-V
Check Point revealed research at Black Hat that showed a previously disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft's remote desktop protocol affects the company's virtualization platform. Read Now
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URGENT/11 VxWorks vulnerabilities affect millions of devices
Researchers and developer Wind River disagree over how many devices and users are at risk from the URGENT/11 vulnerabilities in the VxWorks real-time operating system. Read Now
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Project Zero drops six iOS vulnerabilities ahead of Black Hat
Google Project Zero researchers disclosed six iOS vulnerabilities, including proof-of-concept code that could allow for attacks requiring no user interaction. Read Now
2New attack methods -- and responses
Black Hat 2019 presenters delivered essential insights and updates on where cybersecurity efforts need to prepare. Hackers are going to hack -- but informed defenders can be ready by staying informed on what's ahead and how to best prepare.
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Why cyber insurance policies are so 'ridiculously cheap'
The cyber insurance market is growing rapidly and policies are incredibly inexpensive -- but experts at Black Hat 2019 had concerns about those low prices. Read Now
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Article
Black Hat 2019 brings out new security, protection offerings
The 22nd Black Hat conference in Las Vegas brought together a slew of vendors in network and data security with a variety of security offerings to pitch. Read Now
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Article
'Dupe' there it is: SAML authentication bypass threatens Microsoft
Micro Focus security researchers demonstrated a new technique, dubbed 'dupe key confusion,' which allows threat actors to bypass Microsoft's SAML token validation. Read Now
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Apple bug bounty expands to MacOS, offers $1 million iOS reward
Apple announced an expansion of its bug bounty program at Black Hat 2019, including rewards for MacOS vulnerabilities and a $1 million reward for a zero-click iOS exploit. Read Now
3Black Hat 2019 and pre-conference coverage
In her 2018 keynote, Google's Parisa Tabriz challenged cybersecurity leaders to take particular steps to improve organizational defenses. Here's a gathering of highlights from the 2018 conference.
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Black Hat 2019 keynote: Software teams must own security
In the keynote for Black Hat 2019, Square's Dino Dai Zovi emphasizes security as a collaborative effort by all software teams that relies on communication, automation and feedback. Read Now
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Parisa Tabriz's Black Hat 2018 keynote challenges infosec's status quo
In her Black Hat 2018 keynote, Google's Parisa Tabriz celebrated the unrecognized, long-term work that can cause real change in security and challenge the status quo. Read Now
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Black Hat 2018 survey: Cybersecurity staffing, budgets still lacking
According to a survey of Black Hat 2018 attendees, organizations are still struggling with insufficient cybersecurity staff and budgets to meet the current and emerging threats. Read Now
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Infosec mental health support and awareness hits Black Hat 2018
While burnout, depression and PTSD can affect anyone, infosec mental health still doesn't often get the attention it deserves, but Black Hat 2018 attempted to change that. Read Now
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2018 Pwnie Awards cast light and shade on infosec winners
The Meltdown and Spectre research teams won big at the Pwnie Awards at Black Hat 2018, while the late-entry Bitfi Wallet team overwhelmingly won for Lamest Vendor Response. Read Now