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Google Pwnium hacking contest backed with $2 million in rewards
The search engine giant is doubling its payout when it holds its Pwnium 2 hacking contest in October at the Hack In the Box conference in Malaysia. News | 16 Aug 2012
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Black Hat 2012: Limited release for tool allowing smart meter hacks
Don Weber of InGuardians is releasing his smart meter hacking tool, but only to utilities, vendors and vendor-vetted researchers. News | 25 Jul 2012
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Black Hat 2012: Malware analysis system could aid research, boost defenses
The analysis environment aims to provide free access to millions of malware samples, according to Rodrigo Branco, who is unveiling the system at Black Hat 2012. News | 25 Jul 2012
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Black Hat 2012: Google Bouncer compromises tax Android app security
Android app security, Near Field Communication and baseband processor attacks will be under a spotlight in the mobile track at Black Hat 2012. News | 20 Jul 2012
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Ten must-see Black Hat 2012 sessions
Insider Jennifer Jabbusch Minella ranks the top 10 Black Hat 2012 sessions on the conference agenda. News | 18 Jul 2012
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Black Hat 2012: Speakers trending more than session topics
Black Hat 2012 insider Jennifer Jabbusch Minella analyzes the session lineup for the annual security research conference. News | 18 Jul 2012
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Black Hat 2012: Phoenix, Black Hole toolkits rising in sophistication
Attack toolkits have grown in sophistication as cybercriminals add better code obfuscation and other techniques to avoid detection and improve attack effectiveness. News | 17 Jul 2012
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Citadel malware toolkit going underground, says RSA
The Citadel crimeware, a toolkit giving cybercriminals sophisticated financial malware, is being taken off the market by its authors, according to experts monitoring its activity. News | 03 Jul 2012
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Flame malware a lesson in nation-state hacking tactics, expert says
The Flame malware, believed to be a joint U.S.-Israeli project, shows stark differences between the tactics used by China and those used by the West. News | 25 Jun 2012
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UGNazi hacker group claims responsibility for Twitter outage
Hacktivist group UGNazi says it caused multiple Twitter outages Thursday. Update: Twitter says a "cascading bug" was to blame. News | 21 Jun 2012
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