Both Black Hat USA and DEF CON have been cancelled due to COVID-19, turning a notorious DEF CON joke on its head. . Black Hat USA and DEF CON have become the latest victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, after organizers announced plans to cancel the cybersecurity conferences and replace them with virtual events. For DEF CON, the decision has turned a long-running joke on its head. For the past few years mischief-makers have taken to the internet to spread fake news about the event being cancelled. “The #DEFCONiscanceled meme has crossed over into real life, courtesy of #COVID19,” wrote the organizers on Twitter on Friday. “In early March we had hopes that things would be stable by August. That is no longer realistic.” . The annual gatherings for Black Hat USA and DEF CON have been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, transitioning to online events to prioritize health and broaden participation.. Black Hat USA, DEF CON, cybersecurity events, virtual conferences. . Brittany Day
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