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Hackers Look At Vulnerability Of Mobile Phones

July 28, 2012

by: Steve Henn, NPR

This week Las Vegas saw the world's largest hacking party, and it was all legal. With annual conventions like Black Hat and Defcon, the conferences are designed to bring together the best and the brightest in cyber security - including the top hackers in the business - all for the greater good. NPR's Steve Henn reports the big focus this year was on the vulnerabilities of mobile phones.

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July 28, 2012

 
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July 28, 2012

This week Las Vegas saw the world's largest hacking party, and it was all legal. With annual conventions like Black Hat and Defcon, the conferences are designed to bring together the best and the brightest in cyber security - including the top hackers in the business - all for the greater good. NPR's Steve Henn reports the big focus this year was on the vulnerabilities of mobile phones.

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