POC2012

Computer Security Conferences Tend to Be Male-Dominated Affairs
Jan 4, 2013
Computer security conferences tend to be male-dominated affairs. It's not that women aren't present, but just not anywhere near their normal proportional representation in society. To address the disparity, the Power of Community ...

Tags: computer security, POC2012, women, male-dominated, hacking contest
Researchers Have Found a Serious Vulnerability in The Game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Jan 4, 2013
Researchers have found a serious vulnerability in the game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3," and another in the CryEngine 3 graphics platform on which many games run. Luigi Auriemma and Donato Ferrante of security consultancy ReVuln ...

Tags: vulnerability, Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3, CryEngine 3, games
The U.N.'s Civil Aviation Body Will Recommend Creating a Cyber Security Task Force
Dec 19, 2012
The U.N.’s civil aviation body will recommend creating a cyber security task force at a meeting next week in Canada, as new technologies introduced into aviation systems are increasing the risk of cyber attacks. The International ...

Tags: cyber security, UN, United Nations, new technologies, cyber