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Apple Signs Up To Present At Black Hat For First Time

Sure, Apple unveiled a new Macbook Pro with a high-resolution retina display at its developer conference. But news of its planned participation at next month's Black Hat security conference could be even more significant, as it suggests a shift in the company's longstanding silence on security matters.

If Apple's representative takes Q&A from the audience, it will serve as further evidence that the company is fostering a more open, transparent relationship with the security research community.

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