The Black Hat conference was used by Microsoft to show how it can better secure Windows Vista. Its not a conference for to "show a how to" hack Windows Vista per se. It also demonstrated how Microsoft does code review and uses its methodologies in the area of security during such a review.
BTW it was well recieved by Microsoft: Microsoft gets good reception at Black Hat >http://news.com.com/Microsoft+gets+good+reception+at+Black+Hat/2100-7355_3-6102068.html?tag=html.alert> Marc Sims Data Technician I Prince George's Community College >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, August 03, 2006 >>> From CNN: "Microsoft to hackers: Take your best shot "LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- After suffering embarrassing security exploits over the past several years, Microsoft Corp. is trying a new tactic: inviting some of the world's best-known computer experts to try to poke holes in Vista, the next generation of its Windows operating system. "Microsoft made a test version of Vista available to about 3,000 security professionals Thursday as it detailed the steps it has taken to fortify the product against attacks that can compromise bank account numbers and other sensitive information." -- Pete Holsberg Columbus, NJ -- ---------------------------------------- WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html
