Cybercrime

The ban on feds at Defcon draws a mixed reaction

Microsoft to pay first IE 11 Preview bug bounty to BlueHat security contest finalist

There are other researchers who have qualified for bounties under the IE11 program as well

Defcon founder’s message to feds fair to some, hypocritical to others

Dis-invitation is interesting because last year Defcon opened with General Keith Alexander, director of the National Security Agency

With reorg, Microsoft bets big on home-grown hardware

New group dedicated to devices means a head-to-head battle with OEMs, analysts argue

Report: Microsoft helped NSA circumvent its own encryption

Microsoft says it does not give the NSA blanket access to its users' communications

Researchers find another Android attack that can get past signature checks

The vulnerability allows attackers to modify legitimate Android apps without breaking their digital signatures

Bit9 CEO: Trust-based model the new weapon in war against malware

Feds asked to sit out Defcon hacking conference this year

Some hackers don't like the idea of socializing with government agents at Defcon following recent US surveillance revelations

Google researcher’s outing of Windows vulnerability may have led to cyber forays

Economic Impact of Cyber Espionage and IP Theft Hits U.S. Businesses Hard