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Mr. Worst Case Scenario

Mr. Worst Case Scenario

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Maverick of men. Enemy of deception. Proud homeowner. Mr. Worst Case Scenario found his calling after a near-death experience involving a retiree and a malfunctioning front-end loader made him realize just how fragile life really is. From then on, he has devoted his days to warning others of the dangers lurking around each and every corner.

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Nothing is safe, hackers will rule the world, and other DefCon 21 takeaways

DefCon 21 has come and gone. But the hackers are still out there, waiting to pounce. Here's what you need to know to survive.
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Has DefCon gone soft, or are the real hackers in hiding? I have a theory …

DefCon 21 is going off without a hitch, arrest, or any real hacks. Does that seem suspicious to anyone else?
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Defcon 21: Driverless cars? More like ‘four-wheeled Terminators’

Driverless cars are the future. And, according to various DefCon speakers, they will also likely kill us all.
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Reporting from Black Hat: Your smart TV is probably spying on your family right now

smart TV is just like a smartphone with a bigger screen – meaning hackers can take it over, steal your files, and spy on your wife.

Reporting from Black Hat: When enemies start treating each other like friends, watch your back

Ahead of DefCon, Mr. Worst Case Scenario heads to the other hacker conference in Sin City this week, Black Hat. What he found would give you goosebumps.
DEF CON 20 Hacking Conference Pictures from Viss Closing Ceremonies

In the seedy airwaves of DefCon, only your brain is unhackable