Here’s what people at the annual "hacker summer camp" think you need to do.
Author: Alfred Ng
Obama campaign used security keys in 2012 election to prevent hacks – CNET
It's unclear the extent of how far the campaign used security keys, but Yubico's CEO said…
Chinese hackers targeted US agencies during trade talks – CNET
Researchers found Chinese hackers trying to access multiple agencies in Alaska.
Twitter gives Infowars host Alex Jones a timeout (The 3:59, Ep. 443) – CNET
Plus: Alexa and Cortana join forces.
Defcon hacking challenge swings a sledgehammer at unlucky computers – CNET
Whatever you do, don't roll a 4.
I got beaten up at Black Hat in the name of cybersecurity – CNET
For two hours, I endured chokeholds and getting rolled by cybersecurity experts in Las Vegas.
Teddy Ruxpin learns some new words after a quick hack – CNET
The beloved children’s toy picks up some slang at Defcon.
US officials hope hackers at Defcon find more voting machine problems – CNET
Better now than during the midterm elections.
These popular Android phones came with vulnerabilities pre-installed – CNET
Security flaws included, no assembly required.
FBI busts international email fraud ring that stole millions – CNET
Forwarded to handcuffs.