DEF CON in the news

[TheCotMan]

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http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/17/32...cker-evolution

A story about early DEF CON, evolution of the con, some attendees, interview with Schneier and more.

[TheCotMan]

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URL1=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/24/us-cybercrime-usa-china-idUSBREA4N07D20140524 "U.S. may act to keep Chinese hackers out of Def Con hacker event"

(Reuters) - Washington is considering using visa restrictions to prevent Chinese nationals from attending popular summer hacking conferences in Las Vegas as part of a broader effort to curb Chinese cyber espionage, a senior administration official said Saturday.
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Jeff Moss, founder of both Def Con and Black Hat, could not be reached, although he posted his thoughts on Twitter: "First I have heard of it, boarding flight to D.C. now. I don't think it helps build positive community."
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[Dark Tangent]

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URL1=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/24/us-cybercrime-usa-china-idUSBREA4N07D20140524 "U.S. may act to keep Chinese hackers out of Def Con hacker event"

That was a bit unforeseen. I'm curious what agency the unnamed source is with. I know it isn't a USG wide view.

[elkentaro]

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That was a bit unforeseen. I'm curious what agency the unnamed source is with. I know it isn't a USG wide view.

Black Hat: We haven't been asked to block Chinese hackers
http://www.zdnet.com/black-hat-we-ha...rs-7000029903/

[Sikeano]

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URL1=http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/24/us-cybercrime-usa-china-idUSBREA4N07D20140524 "U.S. may act to keep Chinese hackers out of Def Con hacker event"

Bit drastic I would have thought by the U S of A

[TheCotMan]

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Def Con: the ‘Olympics of hacking’
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http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/e7243...44feabdc0.html

A better-than-usual article on DEF CON, with an assortment of people interviewed from people that have attended since DEF CON 1, through to people new this year, and those that have been attended a few years.

[TheCotMan]

Tweet from @_defcon_ mentioned return of ftc contest: URL1=https://twitter.com/_defcon_/status/573296040398458880

DEF CON @_defcon_ The FTC is back for #DEFCON 23 with a new robocall challenge and 25k for the winner. Learn more: http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/conte...y-strikes-back

(Original tweet altered: short-URL expanded to final URL.) There is already a news story about it: http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/in...ted-calls.html

[TheCotMan]

The @_defcon_ twitter account had a tweet about the FTC returning to DEF CON 23 with their Robocaller contest: URL1=https://twitter.com/_defcon_/status/573296040398458880

DEF CON @_defcon_ The FTC is back for #DEFCON 23 with a new robocall challenge and 25k for the winner. Learn more: http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/conte...y-strikes-back

(Tweet changed from original: short-URL expanded to final URL in this post.) A news story already exists about this: http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/in...ted-calls.html

[TheCotMan]

URL1=http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Passc...-film-festival

Hackers set to infiltrate New York film festival Why DEF CON, one of the world's premiere hacker conferences, is setting up shop at one of the nation's top film festivals.
On Friday, DEF CON will begin "Hacked," its second annual official program as part of New York City’s Tribeca Film Festival.
And Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON, is the first to admit that bringing one of the world's top hacker conferences to one of the nation's top film festivals might seem like a random mishmash of very separate cultures.
"It was important that it be more than just hackers griping about how they are portrayed in movies," said Mr. Moss, echoing a common complaint among cybersecurity professionals that Hollywood often makes hacking look effortless.

More details in the story if you follow the link..