Google says it’s not misusing its contractors and temp workers. …read more Source:: CNet

At Black Hat 2019 today, Microsoft announced the Azure Security Lab, a sandbox-like environment for security researchers to test its cloud security. The company also doubled the top Azure bug bounty to $40,000. From a report: Bug bounty programs are a great complement to existing internal security programs. They help motivate individuals and groups of…

Let’s talk about rocks and pareidolia. …read more Source:: CNet

The noob’s guide to Hacker Summer Camp in Las Vegas Black Hat It’s that time of year again and the world’s white, grey and the occasional black-hat hackers descends into the fetid hell that is Las Vegas in August for a week of conferences, community conflabs and catching up with old friends.… …read more Source::…

Jacopo Prisco, writing for CNN: Vending machines are a mainstay of Japanese culture. There are over 5.5 million in the country — one for every 23 people, the highest ratio in the world. They’re ubiquitous and almost always outdoors, making them immediately stand out to anyone visiting Japan. They sell nearly everything — including some…

The search giant faces another employee claim of retaliation from management. …read more Source:: CNet

Supermarine Mk IX on four-month slog for RAF centenary A restored and defanged Supermarine Spitfire has just taken off from Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex, England, on a round-the-world trip.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

One of the most bloody film franchises is going to have to clean it up. …read more Source:: CNet

On Aug. 7, Samsung will host an Unpacked event in New York to announce the Galaxy Note 10. Here’s how to watch it, plus everything we think will be announced during the show. …read more Source:: ZDNet

Researchers have discovered a botnet (and the database it feeds on) dedicated to extortion schemes. …read more Source:: DarkReading