Overly broad permissions can turn one compromised account into a much larger security problem. Learn how to reduce unnecessary access, review privileges, and apply least privilege across modern Linux systems. Review Linux Privileges×

Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 521
Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 521

Comprehending the Dangers of Recruiting Hackers from DefCon Events

Calendar Aug 08, 2000 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
1 min read
General Esm H446
Topics%20covered

Topics Covered

network security security risks hacker culture defcon event cybersecurity expertise technical skills
From all over the world, they make the annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas. They have names such as Mudge, Null and Dark Tangent. Tattooed, pierced, tie-dyed and ready to brag, they wear motorcycle boots, leather and even kilts in the hot July desert sun.. . . From all over the world, they make the annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas. They have names such as Mudge, Null and Dark Tangent. Tattooed, pierced, tie-dyed and ready to brag, they wear motorcycle boots, leather and even kilts in the hot July desert sun.

They are, by far, the smartest group of misfits you will ever encounter. Some of them have IQs that can boil water, others have technical and programming skills that can put almost any system administrator to shame, and if you run a computer network, they can be your worst nightmare. Welcome to DefCon 8.0.

The link for this article located at GlobeTechnology is no longer available.