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RIM set to join the tablet fray this fall with “Blackpad”

Corroborating a rumor from The Wall Street Journal earlier this summer, a new Bloomberg report cited "two people familiar with the company's plans" to build an iPad-like touchscreen device and release it this fall. Dubbed the "Blackpad," the device will ostensibly run the as-yet-unreleased BlackBerry OS 6, and help RIM deflect further encroachment from Apple into its declining mobile market share.

DEF CON has started, 18 and just barely legal.

DEF CON 18, the barely legal edition is in full swing and promises to be busier and crazier than ever. The event is cash only at the door with no reservations making the event very inviting to individuals that enjoy privacy and no having their credit card hijacked. Be sure to check back with us for updates all weekend long.

Exclusive Sneak Peek: DefCon Ninja Party Badge

A hacker group known as the Ninjas has created what may be the best DefCon badge ever. The badge allows wireless ninja battle between badge holders. Unlike the official badge, attendees can’t buy this one: it’s free.

Microsoft Says Tablets Top of Mind Amid Apple Success

July 29 (Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve…

BlackHat 2010 – SMB NTLM Weak Nonce [Ochoa/Azubel]

In February of this year, Hernan Ochoa and Agustin Azubel discovered a deadly flaw that has been present in most Microsoft Windows systems for at least 14 years. This exploit allows an attacker to access remote resources and remote code execution.

BlackHat 2010 – ExploitSpotting [Jeongwook Oh]

A major area of concern for any software vendor is maintaining a platform that is secure and safe from vulnerabilities. Time spent analyzing patch code and implementing updates is frustrating. Jeongwook Oh presents his latest attempt to reduce the workload with his tool DarunGrim v3.