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My Talk at DEF CON
Bruce Schneier gave a DEF CON talk on AI hacking, exploring what happens when AI models become hackers; it drew over 100K YouTube views.
Bruce Schneier presented at DEF CON on 'AI hacking,' combining ideas from his 2022 book 'A Hacker's Mind' with lessons from current AI models exhibiting hacking behavior. The talk exceeded 100,000 YouTube views within days, and a related interview with him in the AI Village is also available.
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Post-DEF CON Phishing Uses Malicious Google Doc to Deliver Malware
Huntress uncovered post-DEF CON phishing via X direct messages using a malicious Google Doc to deliver AMOS and NetSupport RAT malware.
Huntress uncovered a phishing campaign targeting attendees after Black Hat and DEF CON. Attackers used X direct messages pointing to a malicious Google Doc as the delivery vehicle. Payloads include AMOS, a macOS infostealer, and the NetSupport RAT, among other malware.
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Def Con Attendees Targeted by Persistent Phishing Campaign
Huntress reports a persistent and elaborate phishing campaign targeting attendees following the Def Con security conference.
A Huntress researcher documented being targeted by an elaborate and persistent phishing scam after attending Def Con. The campaign specifically went after conference attendees, suggesting deliberate targeting of the security community. Details of the social engineering approach and persistence were shared.
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10 Hacker Summer Camp Standouts at Black Hat and DEF CON
Huntress researchers recap standout talks, panels, and villages from this year's Black Hat and DEF CON conferences.
Huntress researchers and SOC analysts published a recap of highlights from Black Hat and DEF CON, covering panels, villages, and standout sessions from Hacker Summer Camp. The post is a community roundup rather than an incident, vulnerability, or research disclosure.
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