Editor's note
Black Hat 2021 offers a hybrid environment of remote and in-person sessions for technical experts, thought leaders, innovative vendors and cybersecurity pros.
More than 100 virtual trainings open the event on July 31 and run through Aug. 3. Need-to-know topics such as malware detection, ransomware response and cloud security will be covered.
The two-day main conference, held in person and in real time online Aug. 4 and 5, kicks off with a keynote on supply chain security -- one of the top headline-making challenges of 2021. More than 90 in-depth briefings on the latest security topics, trends and risks follow, exploring everything from security team diversity to DNS vulnerabilities and open source security.
SearchSecurity's reporters and editors will cover key developments from Black Hat to keep you up to date from one of the world's leading cybersecurity conferences.
1Black Hat 2021 pre-conference coverage
Review highlights from last year's virtual Black Hat event and read pre-conference news and advice to prepare for this year's show.
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Podcast
Risk & Repeat: Black Hat 2020 highlights
This Risk & Repeat podcast recaps the highlights and trends of Black Hat USA 2020, which was held as a fully virtual conference for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen Now
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Conti ransomware spree draws FBI attention
Hospitals and emergency service networks in the U.S. are at heightened risk from the new ransomware operation that disrupted Ireland's healthcare system in recent weeks. Read Now
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Verizon DBIR shows sharp increase in ransomware attacks
According to Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report, 60% of ransomware cases involved either direct installation or installation via desktop sharing software. Read Now
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Ransomware Task Force takes aim at cryptocurrencies
The Ransomware Task Force released a new report with recommendations on how to tackle the growing ransomware problem, including regulation of cryptocurrency services. Read Now
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DHS: Ransomware poses a national security threat
Ransomware is just one threat DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discusses during an RSA Conference webcast on the cybersecurity challenges facing the U.S. Read Now