LXer: Why Pwn2Own doesn't target Linux

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03-08-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
LXer LXer NewsBot Registered: Dec 2005 Posts: 128,571 Rep:	LXer: Why Pwn2Own doesn't target Linux Published at LXer: The annual Pwn2Own hacking challenge kicks off today, pitting security researchers against web browsers and mobile platforms. The HP TippingPoint sponsored event grows every year to include more platforms, though Linux isn't among them. Pwn2Own will target IE, Firefox, Safari and Chrome all running on Windows 7. Windows XP isn't on the target list and neither is Linux, for different reasons. I spoke with Aaron Portnoy, Manager of the Security Research Team at HP TippingPoint the other day and asked him why Linux wasn't being included. Apparently the question is among the most common questions he is ever asked about Pwn2Own. Read More...

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