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Hacker holds key to free flights
Submitted by l33tdawg on Fri, 2014-04-04 18:56
L33tdawg: Anthony/s presentation abstract is here.
Claims to generate boarding passes with Apple Passbook.A security boffin claims to have developed a method to score free flights across Europe by generating fake boarding passes designed for Apple's Passbook app.
Sogeti social engineering challenge at HITB Haxpo
Submitted by l33tdawg on Fri, 2014-03-28 06:04
For the third year in a row Sogeti organizes the social engineering challenge during Hack In The Box Amsterdam.
In 2012 and 2013 they asked contestants to show weaknesses in the top 100 Dutch organizations. This year, the challenge has a twist!
What do a hacker expo and cutting-edge research have in common? Amsterdam!
Submitted by l33tdawg on Tue, 2014-03-18 10:25
L33tdawg: We've got a fully packed line up with some really awesome content and if you haven't already registered, now might be a good time to do so as late registration rates start in April. You can register online here.
Digital ship pirates: Researchers crack vessel tracking system
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2013-10-16 23:02
In the maritime business, Automated Identification Systems (AIS) are a big deal. They supplement information received by the marine radar system, are used for a wide variety of things - including ship-to-ship communication - and are relied upon each and every day. Unfortunately, the AIS can also be easily hacked in order to do some real damage, claims a group of researchers presenting at the Hack In The Box Conference currently taking place in Kuala Lumpur.
Hack In The Box 2013 Kuala Lumpur: Top Talk Picks #HITB2013KUL
Submitted by l33tdawg on Tue, 2013-10-15 22:24
This morning in Malaysia notorious security conference Hack In The Box readies to open its doors and offer a juicy talk schedule to attending hackers, security researchers, corporate spies, law enforcement, and more.
They're letting a few journalists in, too. ZDNet is here Kuala Lumpur to bring you highlights as they happen. Hack In The Box is at the Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur, starting today October 16th from 9am to 6pm and tomorrow, October 17th also from 9-6.