added 2006 Mon Aug 21 15:21:06 by okitech
A few weeks ago, presenters at the Black Hat security conference demonstrated a new WiFi-related vulnerability. The demonstration got a lot of attention, in part, because the attack was demonstrated on a new MacBook Pro. The presenters said the vulnerability was present on other computers, but that they demonstrated it on the Mac laptop because, "
A few weeks ago, presenters at the Black Hat security conference demonstrated a new WiFi-related vulnerability. The demonstration got a lot of attention, in part, because the attack was demonstrated on a new MacBook Pro. The presenters said the vulnerability was present on other computers, but that they demonstrated it on the Mac laptop because, "
added 2006 Mon Aug 7 11:55:15 by okitech
Cisco Systems Inc. just can't seem to make it through the Black Hat USA conference unscathed. On Wednesday, a security researcher showed how an unpatched vulnerability in the company's PIX firewall appliances could allow outside attackers to gain access to corporate networks. On the final slide of his presentation on VoIP (voice over Inte
Cisco Systems Inc. just can't seem to make it through the Black Hat USA conference unscathed. On Wednesday, a security researcher showed how an unpatched vulnerability in the company's PIX firewall appliances could allow outside attackers to gain access to corporate networks. On the final slide of his presentation on VoIP (voice over Inte
added 2006 Mon Aug 7 11:48:25 by okitech
"Microsoft is investigating solutions for the final release of Windows Vista to help protect against the attacks demonstrated," a representative for the software maker said. "In addition, we are working with our hardware partners to investigate ways to help prevent the virtualization attack used by the Blue Pill."
"Microsoft is investigating solutions for the final release of Windows Vista to help protect against the attacks demonstrated," a representative for the software maker said. "In addition, we are working with our hardware partners to investigate ways to help prevent the virtualization attack used by the Blue Pill."
added 2006 Sun Aug 6 12:52:30 by okitech
Passports embedded with radio frequency identification (RFID) chips can be easily cloned and can potentially make passport holders a target for terrorists, security experts have warned at conferences this week. The Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas has for the past week provided fascinating insights into the security issues of comme
Passports embedded with radio frequency identification (RFID) chips can be easily cloned and can potentially make passport holders a target for terrorists, security experts have warned at conferences this week. The Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas has for the past week provided fascinating insights into the security issues of comme
added 2006 Sun Aug 6 2:11:54 by dirtyfratboy
In a presentation today at the Black Hat security conference, security expert Brendan O'Connor discussed a vulnerability that affects Xerox printers. In an attempt to illuminate potential problems created by security deficiencies in embedded software, O'Connor exploited the vulnerability and intercepted data from content printed with the device.
In a presentation today at the Black Hat security conference, security expert Brendan O'Connor discussed a vulnerability that affects Xerox printers. In an attempt to illuminate potential problems created by security deficiencies in embedded software, O'Connor exploited the vulnerability and intercepted data from content printed with the device.
added 2006 Fri Aug 4 8:53:25 by runbmd
Members of the Black Hat audience responded to Microsoft's briefings on Windows Vista security Thursday not with hostility but with polite interest. The real test won't come until after Windows Vista's retail release next year, but several people said Microsoft appears to have made the operating system more secure.
Members of the Black Hat audience responded to Microsoft's briefings on Windows Vista security Thursday not with hostility but with polite interest. The real test won't come until after Windows Vista's retail release next year, but several people said Microsoft appears to have made the operating system more secure.
