DEF CON in the news

[themagician]

We could try to kill this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Latitu...UAAOSwhJNc6BfB

[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..

[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]

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]

Re: DEF CON in the news

"
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.

[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

[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/

[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.

[TheCotMan]

Re: DEF CON in the news

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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[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.

[neil]

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There's a new article up on the Vanity Fair site called "Silent War", which discusses the history and growing concerns of cyber warfare. It even mentions us here at DEF CON, and one of our long time speakers, Wes Brown.

Have yourself a look at: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/20...rican-business

[TheCotMan]

Re: DEF CON in the news

Defcon briefly mentioned as a result of the arrest of Jonathan Lee Riches, who sued many people, and organizations, including Defcon, for impersonating a relative of Adam Lanza, the sniper in Sandy Hook.

Dragonflowerr

Would you provide a citation for this if you have one?
(Station, date, and approximate time if on live TV.)

(Was this recent, or a comment on an item from 2006?: URL=http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/nevada/nvdce/2:2006cv00293/47295/1/0.pdf dismissed: https://www.docketalarm.com/cases/Ne..._Defcon_et_al/)

[Dragonflowerr]

Re: DEF CON in the news

Defcon briefly mentioned as a result of the arrest of Jonathan Lee Riches, who sued many people, and organizations, including Defcon, for impersonating a relative of Adam Lanza, the sniper in Sandy Hook.

Dragonflowerr

[TheCotMan]

Re: DEF CON in the news

URL1=http://venturebeat.com/2012/11/13/def-con-documentary/
"A history of hacking: Documentary captures essence of Def Con"
November 13, 2012 8:00 AM
Meghan Kelly

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Moss chose a film crew headed up by Jason Scott Sadofsky (pictured above), who is known in the industry for his documentary on the old bulletin board systems (the predecessor to today’s social networks) as well as his website Textfiles, which archives content from those systems.
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Visit URL for full article.

[astcell]

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Translation: "There is a shortage of college educated hackers with 20 years experience who are under 30 years old and will work for $8/hr."

I see this ALL the time.