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Hackers build a better timing attack to crack encryption keys
A new technique for cracking encryption keys can overcome the limitations of popular timing attacks by analyzing network packets, according to researchers at Black Hat 2021. Read Now
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Researchers argue action bias hinders incident response
A Black Hat 2021 session focused on the human instinct to act immediately after a cyber attack and how that can negatively impact incident response. Read Now
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Apple's M1 silicon brings new challenges for malware defenders
Noted security researcher Patrick Wardle told Black Hat 2021 attendees that catching malware attacks on new macOS systems requires learning the subtleties of ARM64 architecture. Read Now
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Mandiant: Microsoft 365 the 'Holy Grail' for nation-state hackers
Mandiant researchers discussed mailbox compromises, app registration abuse and new extensions of the Golden SAML attack technique against Microsoft 365 at Black Hat 2021. Read Now
Editor's note
Black Hat 2021 offered a hybrid environment of remote and in-person sessions for technical experts, thought leaders, innovative vendors and cybersecurity pros.
More than 100 virtual trainings opened the event on July 31 and ran through Aug. 3. Need-to-know topics such as malware detection, ransomware response and cloud security were covered.
The two-day main conference, held in person and in real time online Aug. 4 and 5, kicked off with a keynote on supply chain security -- one of the top headline-making challenges of 2021. More than 90 in-depth briefings on the latest security topics, trends and risks followed, exploring everything from security team diversity to DNS vulnerabilities and open source security.
SearchSecurity's reporters and editors covered key developments from Black Hat to keep you up to date from one of the world's leading cybersecurity conferences.
1New exploits and response tactics
The adage "you can't protect what you don't know" is truer today than ever before. At Black Hat 2021, presenters covered new and old vulnerabilities that plague enterprises today, as well as proofs of concept security pros need to consider.
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Apple's M1 silicon brings new challenges for malware defenders
Noted security researcher Patrick Wardle told Black Hat 2021 attendees that catching malware attacks on new macOS systems requires learning the subtleties of ARM64 architecture. Read Now
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Article
Researchers argue action bias hinders incident response
A Black Hat 2021 session focused on the human instinct to act immediately after a cyber attack and how that can negatively impact incident response. Read Now
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Article
Hackers build a better timing attack to crack encryption keys
A new technique for cracking encryption keys can overcome the limitations of popular timing attacks by analyzing network packets, according to researchers at Black Hat 2021. Read Now
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Article
CISA director announces 'Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative'
The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, or JCDC, is a partnership between the public and private sectors to create and implement comprehensive national cybersecurity plans. Read Now
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Mandiant: Microsoft 365 the 'Holy Grail' for nation-state hackers
Mandiant researchers discussed mailbox compromises, app registration abuse and new extensions of the Golden SAML attack technique against Microsoft 365 at Black Hat 2021. Read Now
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Researchers crack new Let's Encrypt validation feature
Multiperspective validation can be thwarted with a traffic-throttling technique that could lead to attackers obtaining digital certificates for domains they don't own. Read Now
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Supply chain attacks, IoT threats on tap for Black Hat 2021
Industry analysts say that evolving threats, real-world impacts and supply chain attacks will be among their hot topics at this year's Black Hat 2021 conference. Read Now
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Hospitals at risk from security flaws in pneumatic tube systems
Researchers at IoT security vendor Armis said the nine critical vulnerabilities affect the pneumatic tube systems used by many hospitals in North America. Read Now
2Black Hat 2021 pre-conference coverage
Review highlights from last year's virtual Black Hat event and read pre-conference news and advice to prepare for this year's show.
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Podcast
Risk & Repeat: Black Hat 2020 highlights
This Risk & Repeat podcast recaps the highlights and trends of Black Hat USA 2020, which was held as a fully virtual conference for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen Now
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Conti ransomware spree draws FBI attention
Hospitals and emergency service networks in the U.S. are at heightened risk from the new ransomware operation that disrupted Ireland's healthcare system in recent weeks. Read Now
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Verizon DBIR shows sharp increase in ransomware attacks
According to Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report, 60% of ransomware cases involved either direct installation or installation via desktop sharing software. Read Now
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Ransomware Task Force takes aim at cryptocurrencies
The Ransomware Task Force released a new report with recommendations on how to tackle the growing ransomware problem, including regulation of cryptocurrency services. Read Now
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DHS: Ransomware poses a national security threat
Ransomware is just one threat DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discusses during an RSA Conference webcast on the cybersecurity challenges facing the U.S. Read Now