U.S. Cyber Command warns of North Korea-linked Lazarus Group malware

Thiel, an outspoken Trump supporter, supports the current status when it comes to encryption.

The plan is for DEF CON to host the servers for the vulnerability reporting, acting as a bridge between hackers and the government.

The Defense Digital Service's newly minted chief, Brett Goldstein, tells CyberScoop his team intends to use the DEFCON aviation village as a way to attract recruits to hack the Pentagon.

The identity of the hackers responsible remains elusive, though the phishing targets in China and the IP addresses involved indicate a coordinated effort, researchers from Anomali said.

Security researcher Chris Kubecka knew that it might be a tough assignment to catch an intruder on the email system at Saudi Arabia's embassy in the Netherlands. But the story only got bigger once she got to work.

The spy agency says it has listened to feedback from users and is integrating some of those ideas into the software.

In a first for China-based group, FireEye said, the hackers are using malware typically reserved for spying for personal gain.

The group, dubbed "Machete by ESET, has been known to hit many Latin American countries.

As technology advances and the world becomes more connected, the risk of cyberattacks on vehicles, personal electronic devices and even airborne drones increases.

The Texas Republican has advocated strong encryption and higher standards for connected devices.