As we say goodbye to another summer of computer security conferences, we would like to take a moment to extend our thanks to the countless people who helped bolster the digital freedom movement this year in Las Vegas. Organizers and attendees at Security BSides Las Vegas, Black Hat USA, DEF CON, and the kid-focused r00tz Asylum are all part of the ever-growing movement to defend digital freedom. As "hacking" loses some of its stigma, it serves us well to remember that at its core, hacking is about curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation. These key principles help ensure that technology can work in our favor and remains in our control. EFF stood up for the users at a record number of talks and events this year. Presentations from our activists, legal team, and technologists delved into topics including encryption export controls, the U.S. government's mass surveillance, taking down DRM, and our game-changing SSL certificate authority Let's Encrypt. Through…
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