CanSecWest

Down go Chrome, Firefox, IE 10, Java, Win 8 at Pwn2Own hacker fest

Down go Chrome, Firefox, IE 10, Java, Win 8 at Pwn2Own hacker fest

Despite the best efforts by browser and operating system manufacturers to shore up their offerings, exploit hunters are still finding success at attacking the world's best-known platforms - especially when there is a large chunk of change on the line.

The hypocrisy of the zero-day exploit trade

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In the high-priced market of exploit sales, developers resist government regulations -- but are more than happy when one wants to open its coffers to them.

Google increases rewards for bug and exploit finding

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Google is raising the stakes for researchers who can show exploits and discover vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser.

Hacking contest bifurcates in Vancouver spat

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Following a disagreement between Google and Tipping Point, this year's CanSecWest conference will play host to two challenges.

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