DEF CON 34 was a busy weekend in all kinds of ways, including news coverage. Please enjoy a roundup of some of the stories that came out of DC34. We’ll add to it in the coming days and weeks as more gets published. WIRED: The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key Tech Times: DEF CON 34 badge features first verifiable open-source silicon at production scale DEF CON 34 badge hardware features the Baochip-1x, the first production-scale open-source silicon chip specifically designed so that 30,000-plus conference attendees can physically verify its inte…

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We've got three more hotels where you can get a DEF CON discount, but you need to book quickly ! We have blocks at: Spring Hill Suites Or call (702) 433-5880 Embassy Suites Or call (702) 893-8000 Renaissance Or call (702) 784-5700 Book by July 15 for the special rate! See you soon!

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We've got dates for this year's event in Bahrain! Following a very successful event in 2025, DEF CON and DEF CON Training are returning to Bahrain for DEF CON Middle East. Training will be held November 8-10 and DEF CON Middle East will be November 11-12. We hope you'll save the date and follow us for updates.

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Good news,everyone! We consulted the groundhog and DEF CON 34 content call season is officially open! Starting today, the calls for Villages Contests Communities Parties Meetups Events Music Soundtrack Authors Vendors Exhibitors Sponsors Press Reg Are all ready to accept your submissions. CFP, Workshops, Demo Labs and Policy calls will open shortly. Let's go.

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Good news, everyone! The DEF CON Singapore Calls for Papers and Demo Labs are now OPEN. If you've got a presentation or an open source project that you want to share with the DEF CON community at our first ever Singapore event, it's time to get your submission ready. The deadline is Feb 15, 2026, and it will be here before you know it. Don't delay. We can't wait to see what you're cooking up.

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Another DEF CON is in the books, and as usual we made a little news. Here's a few of the stories that came out of DEF CON 33. Watch this space for the full roundup soon. Wired: A Special Diamond Is the Key to a Fully Open Source Quantum Sensor Wired: Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone Has a Warning for the Tech World ABC News: 'Hacker-volunteers' set to help water utilities with cybersecurity NBC Chicago: Inside Defcon: What Happens at the Annual Hacker Convention MENAFN: Phishing-Resistand Passkeys Shown To Be Phishable at DEF CON 33 CSO Online: 'Win-DDoS': Researchers unveil botnet technique exploi…

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DCTV is online! Jump on dctv.defcon.org for links to the DEF CON 33 live streams on YouTube and Twitch. Get that DEF CON however works best for you.

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DEF CON Founder Jeff Moss is in Bahrain promoting our participation in the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) and Exhibition November 5-6, 2025. We'll be bringing a sampling of our villages, workshops and contests to the cutting-edge Exhibition World Bahrain facility and everyone attending AICS can take part in all of the DEF CON offerings for free. Bonus: in an international first, we'll also be offering exclusive DEF CON 2-day Training classes on November 3-4. Sharpen your skills with some hands-on, world-class instruction and maximize your DEF CON experience in Bahrain. Mor…

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Registration for DEF CON workshops will open at precisely noon Pacific Daylight Time on July 15. It's a good idea to have your clicking device oiled up and sighted in - spaces get snapped up very quickly. The full lineup is on the Workshops Page . Get your faves and alts all lined up for maximum efficiency. It's happening, people. Feel free to get amped.

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Less than two months until DEF CON 33! Time to start planning to make the most of your DEF CON experience. One of the best parts of DEF CON is meeting other humans and bonding over shared interests. On the Parties, Meetups and Events page you'll find a shockingly comprehensive list of group hangs. Whether you're into Running or Ham Radio, Blanket Forts or Karaoke, we've got you covered. Set aside some time for fun and connection. Your people are waiting.

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Truth is a complete defense against defamation. The Hadnagy lawsuit against us is over. Summary judgement. Dismissed, with prejudice. We look forward to returning our full attention to the community and conference we love. We also thank everyone who came forward to help keep our community safe. We know it's not an easy choice, but the world is better for it. This victory is encouraging. We hope it makes attendees feel safe reporting CoC violations . We hope it demonstrates our commitment to protecting attendees from misconduct. Mostly, we hope our amazing community will continue looking out f…

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We sense a disturbance in the force… registration is open for DEF CON Training Las Vegas 2025 ! Whether you're a Rebel Red Teamer or a True Blue Defender, there is training for all, from any world in the galaxy! Pack up your droids and join us in Vegas! Register today and take advantage of this opportunity to train with our Jedi Masters - uh, we mean instructors.

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DC33 planning alert - The DEF CON room block at the Fontainebleau is sold out. The blocks at the Sahara and Venetian are filling up. To lock down your own deep DEF CON 33 discounts visit defcon.org for the reg links. August will be here before you know it. Make sure you plan accordingly. See you soon!

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Attention independent authors! DEF CON 33 is offering a space for book signings in the Vendor area . If you've got a book that will appeal to the DEF CON Community, we encourage you to submit it for consideration. Get your work (and yourself) in front of a vibrant, engaged community of enthusiastic readers.

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Attention all scribes and tale-weavers of the DEF CON community - the DEF CON 33 Short Story Contest is open for business! It takes place entirely online - you can find the details at https://forum.defcon.org/node/252691 . The theme is Access Everywhere. In addition to literary glory, you can also win free human badges for DC33. let's GO.

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Spring has sprung. Birds are singing, flower buds are budding and the DEF CON 33 website is open for business. Bookmark it for all the latest info on everything DC33. August will be here before you know it and you'll want to be in the loop as things develop. Stay in touch, and we'll see you there.

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Friendly DEF CON reminder: the deadline for the DEF CON 33 Call for Papers , Call for Workshops and Call for Demo Labs is now less than a month away! Get your submissions in ahead of the mad rush at the May 1 deadline for maximum attention. We can't wait to see what you're working on.

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DEF CON Training Las Vegas Registration is officially open! Expanded menu includes dozens of course options, new 4-day trainings and a $200 earlybird discount. Join us in August for DEF CON style hands-on technical training from our world-class trainers. Information and signup at training.defcon.org . Reserve your spot now!

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"Access Everywhere." This year we're thinking about how to make information and services available to everyone. Available wherever you are, whoever you are, and usable no matter how you need to connect. Less walled gardens, more sunlight. You can read the theme story and get some visual inspiration on the DEF CON 33 Theme and Style Guide page . You can get it in a PDF on media.defcon.org . Homework assignments to get you into the vibe coming soon. We can't wait to see where you'll take it. See you at DEF CON!

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DEF CON 33 is building steam. Planning is in full swing. In fact, a glance at any nearby calendar will tell you we're already halfway there! We know you need to plan, too. That's why we're opening up Early Bird Online Registration. For the go-getters who register early, weve got our lowest online price. And just like in years past, registering online guarantees your badge, no matter what the attendance numbers turn out to be. Starting Wednesday you'll be able to hit up shop.defcon.org to get your ticket. Are you ready? The Early Reg price is $540 ($520 +$20 processing fee.) Early Bird season…

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It's been a while since our last update - a lot has been going on behind the scenes - and with the discovery phase complete we have filed a motion for summary judgement asking the court to dismiss his lawsuit. In it we reveal some of the identities of those who testified regarding their experiences with Chris, and I would like to personally thank them for standing up for our community when remaining silent would have been easier. The legal standard for evaluating a summary judgement motion means giving the benefit of the doubt to the nonmoving party (Hadnagy) on all disputed facts. Because of…

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DEF CON's Franklin Project has released the First Inaugural Hackers' Almanack ! Grab it for yourself for an easily digestible compendium of remarkable research from DEF CON 32. You'll get critical insights on topics like AI Red Teaming, Biomedical Hacking and fighting ransomware. Keep yourself updated on the latest Franklin Project news at defconfranklin.com. 10:03 AM

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DEF CON 33 CTF Qualifcations have a date! "Packet sorcerers, make room in your calendar for the official qualifier event for #defcon 33 CTF! Our esteemed colleagues at the Nautilus Institute are hard at work building the challenges - can you afford to do less?" Further information available at https://nautilus.institute . The long season of preparation begins.

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Whether you're holiday shopping for your favorite hacker or a treat for yourself - the DEF CON deals continue into Cyber Monday at shop.defcon.org . DC32 badge discounts, marked down swag galore and our chef's kiss DEF CON holiday sweater await you there. Happy holidays!

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Registration for the April 2025 DEF CON Training sessions is open! Join us April 12-13 for 2 days of hands-on, highly technical training from world-class trainers. Level up in the new year with actionable knowledge. Get on the list at this link: DCT Seattle 2025 Hope to see you there!

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Another discounted room block for DEF CON 33 has dropped! This time it’s at the ultra-swanky Fontainebleau, just a short walk from the LVCC. To book yourself into the Fontainebleau, you can call (833) 702-7272 between 6am to 10pm (PST) or use this link: https://book.passkey.com/go/DefCon2025FBLV . You can also reach the link from defcon.org. Maybe it’s time to treat yourself. 2025 will be here before you know it.

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Attention DEF CON educators ! The DEF CON Training 2025 Call for Trainers is live! We’re looking for unique, technical, and practical presentations from trainers with deep knowledge of their subject. If that’s you, let’s talk! All the info you need to apply is at training.defcon.org .

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The DEF CON presentations are now live and available for your perusal on the DEF CON media server, free of all commercials, data capture or pesky algorithms. We suggest clearing some disk space and personal time this weekend to snatch up some of the many, many jewels our speakers dropped in Las Vegas. While you’re on media.defcon.org you can also find the slide decks, a ton of pictures and even the DC32 soundtrack. Enjoy, learn a few things and pass it on to someone who can use it. We’ll be posting the videos on YouTube Monday.

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Please enjoy Cory Doctorow's fantastic presentation on taking back the internet from last month at DEF CON 32. Cory's takes are always thoughtful, provocative and it was his deshittification concept that helped inspire the DC32 theme. More videos from DEF CON coming soon.

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The first round of Contest results are live ! Congratulations to the victors, and thank you to everyone who jumped in to test their skills. Contest culture is strong at DEF CON, and we’re proud of all the ways the community finds to stretch, engage and expand our skills through friendly combat. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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Missed your chance to cop the amazing DEF CON 32 badge in person? Good news! The DEF CON store has a limited number for sale right now. Get yours at https://shop.defcon.org/products/dc32-badge

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Thanks again to everyone who came to DEF CON 32 and helped make it such a success! Here’s a preliminary rundown of what you missed in the press coverage of DEF CON 32 while you were in the LVCC hacking the planet or whatever. As always we’ll post a more thorough list in the coming days. Artificial Intelligence: Deepfakes are easy to make, but also easy to detect Axios World’s biggest hacker fest Def Con spotlights AI’s soaring importance in the high-stakes cybersecurity war—and its vulnerability Fortune DARPA competition shows promise of using AI to find and patch bugs Cyberscoop DA…

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Thanks to everyone who has reached out to us about the DEF CON 32 badge. We are aware of the save issue and a fix is incoming. Later today we'll have a patch and some instructions for you at defcon.org/badge/32 . We'll keep you posted in these spaces.

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Just a friendly DEF CON reminder for all our last minute folks - online registration for DEF CON 32 ends August 1. Cash at the door still works, though. Linecon abides.

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You can reach DEF CON staff during normal hours of operation to anonymously report any behavior violating our code of conduct or to find an empathic ear! You can contact us via: Voice Call, SMS/Text, or Signal: +1 (725) 222-0934 or Discord: @defconhotline We hope you have a safe and fun #DefCon32!

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New DEF CON 32 parrrty just dropped! Join us Saturday August 10 for ‘Yo Ho Ho, a Pirate’s NIght for Me! There’ll be a best-dressed pirate contest with a 460 dollar prize and entertainment from O’Craven (Insta: OCRAVEN), NorCal’s most swashbuckling Celtic Pirate Rock Band. For details and updates keep an eye on the DEF CON Music Page . We’ll see you there!

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The wait is over- DEF CON 32’s Workshop roster is LIVE! We’re quite proud of the lineup! Registration opens at precisely noon Pacific on July 7. Workshops historically fill up quite quickly so we recommend having a few choices and doing some stretches for maximum click-finger agility. Good luck to everyone. Just over a month till DC32! Let’s GO.

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The good folks at @defcon_music have blessed us with some big party info for #defcon32. "This year’s theme for our Friday Night party is “Retro Sci-Fi“ Be sure to bring your ray guns, Thought immobilizers, Robot sidekicks and of course your best spacesuit! Sci-Fi costume contest at Midnight! Winner gets $460 cash! (Costumes encouraged but not required.) For more keep an eye on defconmusic.org .

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We are enterning the home stretch, citizens of DEF CON! Just under two months until the curtains open - have you prepared yourselves? The full roster of parties, meetups and events is live on defcon.org to assist in all your various pre-function planning. Prior Planning Prevents Poor Partying, so get yourself familiarized. While you’re there, please make sure to check out the fantastic contest lineup DC32 has ready for you! It’s within sight - just over the horizon. Feel free to get psyched. See you soon!

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DEF CON 32 #protip: On the desert planet of Las Vegas, door to door AC is worth its weight in water. When choosing a hotel, don’t overlook our deeply discounted room block in the Rio. All our reserved Rio rooms are fully remodeled suites, and there’s a FREE shuttle right to DEF CON’s main entrance. No wasting your precious moisture on the burning sidewalks. Also, we have it on good authority the the shuttle moves without rhythm so as not to attract the worm. Check out the Rio room link now!

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Thanks to the fine folks at Nautilus Institute the DEF CON 32 CTF quals are in the books - you can read all about it at https://quals.2024.nautilus.institute/ . There's also a veritable feast of JSON dumps for the curious. Congrats to the winners, thank you to everyone who suited up and we'll see you in Las Vegas!

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Spring has sprung. That means laughter in the air, flowers everywhere, and DEF CON right around the corner. In the spirit of new growth we’ve got another discounted room block for DEF CON 32 attendees - this time it’s at Resorts World. You can check the selection and book at this link . Resorts World is the very large, very new hotel-casino complex that sits on the lot once occupied by The Stardust. It sports a location convenient to the LVCC, the very latest in accommodations and (so far as we can tell) no relation to Michael Crichton’s WestWorld and FutureWorld. It’s all happening,…

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We'd like to share the briefest of updates on the Hadnagy lawsuit. The most recent progress is a ruling dismissing six of the plaintiff’s seven claims. Four of the claims were dismissed outright, as was part of Hadnagy's defamation claim, and two were dismissed with leave to amend. Part of the one defamation claim survived our motion to dismiss. The next move belongs to the plaintiff, as they determine how to proceed on the claims dismissed with leave to amend. We’ll keep you posted as the remaining claims make their way through the courts. If you are interested in the full ruling, you ca…

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We’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at the Fontainebleau Hotel , just across the street from our new location in the LVCC West Hall. To get the discount, follow this link and be sure to reserve by July 4. You can also reserve by phone at (833) 702-7272 - tell ‘em the DEF CON Communications Group sent ya. The DEF CON season approaches. Feel free to get amped.

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DEF CON 32 preparations are well and truly underway. You can tell because the air is thick with call announcements. The Calls opening today are: CFP Workshops Demo Labs Policy As always, don’t procrastinate. The chances of your idea getting over the finish line are better when the reviewer has time to communicate with you. The information about all the open calls is here . We can’t wait to see what you’re working on.

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Now that we’ve got the venue stuff sorted out, we’re ready to announce the DEF CON 32 theme! This year’s theme is “Engage”. The internet may be trending toward a dystopia of dark patterns and walled gardens, but we can do better. We know how. The antidote to apathy and doomscrolling is engagement. You can read The Dark Tangent’s full post about it here: https://forum.defcon.org/node/248361 . The visual vibes are Y2K inspired and you can get your color palette, fonts and whatnot in the DEF CON 32 style guide . As always, we are excited to see where you’ll take this. Let’s GO.

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DEF CON was canceled. After a great 25 year relationship Caesars abruptly terminated their contract with DEF CON, leaving us with no venue for DC 32, and just about seven months to Con! We don’t know why Caesars canceled us, they won’t say beyond it being a strategy change and it is not related to anything that DEF CON or our community has done. This kind of no-notice cancellation of a contract is unheard of in the conference business. The parting is confusing, but amicable. So now we have a challenge. Without a venue, will we be able to UN-Cancel DEF CON 32 before time runs out? Hackers…

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We’ve got some DEF CON content updates for you today! First, we’ve added some AppSec Village videos we were missing from DC30 and DC31. You can grab them at media.defcon.org . Second, the big torrent of all the goodies from DC31 is now also live on the media server . And third, if you’re looking for a 1.7T ‘everything DC’ torrent, that’s freshly updated and available for you on infocon.org . Make sure to stretch your coaxials before attempting that last one. Safety first.

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New #defcontraining alert! Join us in Paris April 22-25 for a slate of 4-day intensive training sessions administered by world-class trainers. The full list of available classes is available now at training.defcon.org . We hope to see you there!

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We want to thank the whole DEF CON Community for an amazing 2023, and to wish all of you an even better 2024. We’re looking forward seeing everyone for DEF CON 32, to what you’ll share with us and what we’ll do and discover together in the coming year. Happy New Year, everybody!

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Check out this article in The Messenger about DT and his journey into the policy space!

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DEF CON Resident artist Mar Williams kicks off December with the first of their MAR + DEF CON Art Drop series. This month features 3 handmade, illustrated, glittery and lit DEF CON ornaments . Get them in time to add some hacker flair to your holiday decor.

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We’ve overhauled the Black Badge Hall of Fame page ! For anyone unfamiliar, the BBHOF is our online record of everyone who’s won DEF CON’s ultimate prize- a limited edition badge that comes with lifetime free entry and eternal glory. If you’re not on the list, maybe it’s time to get a plan together. And while we’re talking about contests, you can check the contest results for DC31 here . Congratulations to the winners and respect to everyone who gets in the arena.

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Expect your productivity to take another major hit courtesy of DEF CON 31. The music from Thursday and Friday is live on the Media Server ! Help yourself to selections from the amazing musicians we hosted. But that’s not all - we’ve got video for those shows, too! Download now and you’ll also get the beautiful wall animation that everyone’s talking about. You get all this for the low, low price of we love you. Enjoy, shake your groove thing and pass it on.

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It's that time of the year again - time to block off a weekend or two and watch videos from DEF CON 31 on YouTube ! We've got all the main stage talks, a bunch of Village Stage talks, War Stories and the Policy series, all waiting to entertain and enlighten you. If this is somehow not enough, There's even more to choose from on media.defcon.org . Please bingewatch responsibly, and pass it on.

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At DEF CON 31, DARPA announced a huge 2-year AI Cyberchallenge with the semis and finals hosted at good old #defcon. Over 18M in total prizes, access to cutting edge tech and a chance to help secure the open infrastructure we all rely on. If that sounds like your kind of fun, details are at http://aicyberchallenge.com

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We didn’t get to finish the Saturday DEF CON movie Night at DEF CON 31 this year, so we’re finishing it tonight. Please join us for ‘Forbidden Planet’ and the last couple of minutes of ‘2001’. We’ll be reconvening in the movie-night-text channel of the DEF CON Discord ( discord.gg/defcon ) at 8pm PDT. Robbie the robot sez be there.

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A sampling of the press coverage from DEF CON 31 is up on the DEF CON Press Page . See something interesting about the show out there that we missed? Hit us up on social media and we'll add it to the list.

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As you might have heard mentioned in the DEF CON Closing Ceremonies, DEF CON 31 was the second year that we had a roving Video Team doing interviews around the conference. Get a peek at how villages and contests work and meet the amazing community that keeps DC fresh- check out the developing playlist Watch this space in the coming days for DEF CON 31 updates of all kinds - contest results, press coverage, videos of the talks and villages, and more!

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DEF CON will host the Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge #AIxCC semis in 2024 and the final in 2025! @DARPA, @openssf ,@Google, @AnthropicAI @Microsoft & @OpenAI are working together to challenge contestants to create novel AI cybersecurity systems. Attend the official announcement at DEF CON 31, Friday at 14:30 in Track 2! Over $18m in cumulative prizes, access to cutting edge tech and a chance to help secure the open infrastructure we all rely on. Full details at aicyberchallenge.com

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Returning for DEF CON 31- the S.O.D.A. (Shell on Demand Appliance) Machine! S.O.D.A. is an unassuming vending machine that is fresh out of sodapop, but it grants creds to your very own anonymous VM running right there at DEF CON. Visit S.O.D.A. in the Chillout Lounge of Caesars Forum throughout Con. You can find out more and ask questions on the S.O.D.A. Machine sub-forum , and you can also check out this video from last year's appearance for more details!

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The DEF CON 31 schedule is LIVE! You may now begin your planning in earnest. Find out who's dropping jewels, and where and when to snatch them up by visiting the DEF CON 31 Schedule Page Not even a couple of weeks now - DEF CON is almost here! Getting psyched is now officially legit.

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Thanks to @A_P_Delchi, the HDA Infopack for DEF CON 31 is ready for you to download at https://forum.defcon.org/node/246536 ! If you or someone you know needs the lowdown on accessibility and accommodation info for DC31, make sure to check this out!

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Friendly DEF CON reminder: The DEF CON group discount ends Friday the 14th at midnight PDT! After that, you’re stuck with the prevailing Vegas rate. If you’ve been procrastinating, take this as the universe telling you to get to clicking. Reminder pt. 2 - The Horseshoe is a real hotel, and it’s really in our room block. It’s the new name for Bally’s. Same location, just with a whole lot of upgrades.

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DEF CON 31 Workshops are GO ! You can find all the info on the DC Forums. We’re proud of the lineup and excited for everyone to get eyes on it. Actual registration begins July 5 and 1200 PST, so consider getting your various web-clicking devices tested and performing any scheduled maintenance. Let’s GoOoO, people. It’s almost here.

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It’s official - the bird is in the air! Plucky little satellite Moonlighter is launched and waiting to get h4x0r3d at DEF CON 31. Thanks to the team at @hack_a_sat for getting the stars to align for this historic moment! You can read more about it in The Register

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Just in time to wreck your productivity for the short week, here’s some delicious postgame info about the DEF CON 31 CTF Quals that happened over the weekend. Please enjoy the official data dump from our good friends at The Nautilus Institute . Additionally, please enjoy this set of informative blog writeups from @Toasterpwn . Congratulations and godspeed to the victors. Respect to all who rose to the challenge. You are now free to get amped about the DEF CON 31 CTF in August. We will see you there.

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DEF CON Training Las Vegas is only 12 weeks out! We’re proud to have a stellar lineup of trainers deep-diving into a wide variety of disciplines. Our two-day intensive training sessions begin August 14, right after DEF CON 31. It’s the perfect time to embiggen your security skillset. Check out the full roster at training.defcon.org and book your spot while supplies last.

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We can't show you the whole thing yet, but we can say that there's lots of room for customization, courtesy of the #SAO slot pictured here. Specs and details for building your own Add On on the DEF CON media server: https://media.defcon.org/DEF CON 31/DEF CON 31 badge/ Big thanks to @spux - this year's badge designer! We can't wait to see where you'll take this.

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Thanks to everyone who’s submitted to the many DEF CON 31 Calls that closed out this week. We’re seeing great participation and we want to express our gratitude to everyone who’s willing to get involved. We’d like to remind you that there are still calls open , especially on the Village level. You can check if your favorite event/contest/village is still accepting submissions a few ways. Forum.defcon.org has a DC31 planning section that is probably the most complete way to find info. We’ve also got a calendar at forum.defcon.org/calendar . DEF CON is what you make it. Rolling up you…

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Friendly DEF CON 31 reminder: The old Bally's in Vegas is now The Horseshoe - so that's the new hotel you're seeing in our room block. Same location, brand new glow-up.

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The deadline for DEF CON 31 Demo Labs is MAY 1 ! If you have an open source project you want to demo for the DEF CON community, get your submission in right away!

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DEF CON will always be a cash-at-the-door conference. We will always honor the LineCon with pizza and beachballs. This is the way. However, the online option we introduced at DC Safe Mode has proven quite popular. It seems a lot of you appreciate the convenience of pre-registration so we’re keeping it for DEF CON 31. Tickets are available now at shop.defcon.org , BYOP(izza).

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DC31 is on the horizon, and once again it’s time to talk COVID measures. This year we’re changing our mask policy from ‘required’ to ‘recommended’. There’s been a lot of improvement in the situation from the last three years, but we’re not out of the woods just yet and masking remains the safest bet, especially in crowded spaces. For the reasoning behind the decision and the mitigations we’re putting in place for DC31, check out DT’s post here . Thanks for all you do to look out for each other. We’ll see you soon.

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The DEF CON Call for Proposals (CFP) deadline is May 1st. Policy @ DEF CON is hosting a public policy CFP session April 14th. It will cover what makes a strong proposal, what to expect, tips on submissions & more! Check it out and DM @DEFCONPolicy for deets.

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DEF CON has hosted some legendary parties, and we’re always looking for the next one. If you’re sitting on a DEF CON party concept that could take things to the next level, you should share it with us. If your idea gets selected, we’ll work with you to make it happen. The info you need is here . It’s the shortest distance between partygoer and party legend. Don’t miss your shot.

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Attention all inky-fingered chroniclers of the hackersphere - press registration for DEF CON 31 is now officially open! If you’re interested in covering our little hacker party in the desert, you’ll need to get your application in before while there’s space. Read the rules (for real, read the rules) here and get your bid in while supplies last. Operators are metaphorically standing by.

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Every Hack-a-Sat has gotten progressively harder, preparing you for the ultimate test - Hack-A-Sat 4! Learn what's new this year, including Moonlighter--the world’s first & only hacking sandbox in space! 🛰️ hackasat.com/moonlighter/ If hacking a satellite in orbit sounds like fun to you, register for the qualification round at hackasat.com - qualifications are April 1-2. Don’t miss the launch!

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Call for Vendors is closing April 1! If you’ve got goods you think the DEF CON Community needs to see, get your submission in before the time runs out!

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The DEF CON 31 Contests and Events open call has been extended to March 15. That means you still have time to get your great idea for a #dc31happening in front of the people who can help make it happen. Don't miss the chance! All the information you need to apply is here: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-31/dc-31-cfce.html

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AltspaceVR is getting sunsetted, so the DEF CON Groups Virtual Reality Team is throwing an 'End of the World' event on the platform March 3 at 7pm PST. You don't need a headset to come through, meet hackers from all over the world and just have a quality virtual hangout. Follow DCGVR on Twitter or DCGVR.org for info. They'll be announcing what VR platform they're moving to in the coming weeks.

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DEF CON 31 is opening up a Call for Exhibitors ! If you’ve got something you want to share with the community that doesn’t fit in the Vendor area, we’re opening an area just for exhibitors. Share your message with the DEF CON Community! For the right exhibitor, this is an unmissable opportunity.

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The next DEF CON Movie Night is Feb 11 at 8pm PST. Join us to discuss Richard Linklater’s adaptation of PK Dick’s ‘A Scanner Darkly’. Visually remarkable and probably more relevant than ever - join us to have your mind blown just a bit. Discord.gg/defcon in movie-night-text.

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We’re just month into 2023 and we’ve got a whole lot of new open calls for everyone. Starting today the calls for Papers , Demo Labs , Workshops , and Vendors are open for business. This means two things: more ways for you to participate in making DEF CON 31 amazing, and DEF CON is officially on the horizon. Welcome to DEF CON Season! Let’s DO this thing, people.

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Got a passion that you want to share with the DEF CON Community? Have ideas on how to make your favorite subject accessible and interactive? There may be a Village in your future. If your idea wins the day, we’ll work with you to make it a DC31 reality. The rules and info are here and the clock is ticking. We’re excited to see what’s on your minds.

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Update: - Judge Beetlestone in PA dismissed the lawsuit without pre-trial discovery, ruling that it lacked personal jurisdiction. - Because the case was dismissed without prejudice, Mr. Hadnagy can refile and attempt to litigate in another venue. Additional context: During our investigation we spoke directly with Mr. Hadnagy about claims of his violations of our Code of Conduct. He confirmed his behavior, and agreed to stop. Unfortunately, the behavior did not stop. Before DEF CON finalized our response, Mr. Hadnagy informed us that his Social Engineering Village would not be returning to DEF…

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Have you ever wanted to design a DEF CON Badge? This might be your moment. The DEF CON 31 call for Badge Designers is open. It’s a non-electronic badge year, so we’re looking for some creative analog badge goodness from the community. Badges take some time to go from concept to lanyard, so if you have a proposal, get it over here! We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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This year’s DEF CON Training Seattle has a date! Join us April 13-14, 2023 in the Meydenbauer Center for a full roster of of intense two-day training sessions selected to expand the toolsets of hackers and security researchers of all kinds. Seats are limited, so don’t delay. The deep early bird discounts expire January 31. We’re also doing trainings in Las Vegas after DEF CON 31 and in Singapore in the fall, and for these our call for trainers is still open. If you are interested in putting on a training at either event, get a submission in right away whille there are still open slots.…

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New Year, new calls to participate in DEF CON 31 - Call for Music is LIVE! Hit it up to throw your hat in the ring! We’re looking for DJs, musicians and audio-visual artists of all kinds to keep the nighttime bumping at #dc31. Think you can move our crowd? Get your submission in!

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DEF CON NYE announcement! TWITCH -- NYE DAY PARTY! Start your celebration early with johnbbeta DNB, then switch channels to groove with the finest infosec family DJ talent ending with a big set from Miss Jackalope! Join us to shake out the old year and welcome the new! defconmusic.org for more info- see you there!

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DEFCON.social is open! From the first DEF CON announcement over 30 years ago inviting all to attend our first gathering: "We cordially invite all hackers/phreaks, techno-rats, programmers, writers, activists, lawyers, philosophers, politicians, security officials, cyberpunks and all network sysops and users to attend." That's still our core audience, but we welcome artists, musicians, infosec, privacy professionals, journalists, and everyone genuinely curious about how things work. Name: DEFCON.social URL: https://defcon.social/ Support Site: https://www.defcon.social/ Location: USA Languages…

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Here’s an early Christmas present for all the DEF CON content creators out there. The theme for DEF CON 31 is ‘The Future Will Prevail’. You can follow the link to get your colors, fonts and some inspiration. We’ll be following up with more homework as the weeks roll on. We can’t wait to see where you’ll take it.

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DEF CON Movie Night closes out Noirvember with Otto Preminger’s ‘Laura’. Join us in the movie-night-text channel of the DEF CON Discord ( discord.gg/defcon ) at 8pm PST 11/26 for a top-shelf murder mystery and some excellent company. See you there!

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Let's start the weekend off with a little DEF CON 30 video action. And by a little we mean all of it. Mainstage talks, Village talks, Live CTF coverage and even the DCG VR talks. Please convey our apologies to your weekend plans. Watch, get your knowledge embiggened and pass it on to someone who will appreciate it. More DEF CON 30 goodness awaits you at media.defcon.org - piping fresh torrents available of all our talks, photos, caps and assorted fun stuff. Fire up your websnarfer of choice and take your fill.. DEF CON ❤️ U.

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Heads up- the DEF CON 30 videos are gonna hit YouTube a little early this year. You might want to block off some time in October. We apologize in advance for any effect on workplace productivity.

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Congratulations to the DEF CON 30 CTF Winners, Maple Mallard Magistrates! Read more about MMM ! They were closely followed by the teams Katzebin and Starbugs, in 2nd and 3rd places respectively. A big thank you to Nautilus Institute and all the CTF competing teams for a great game! Check out the DEF CON 30 CTF section of the Media Server for LiveCTF, PCAPS, and other interesting stuff as it becomes available!

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Missing DEF CON 30? We've updated our Conference Archive! Get your hands on a cornucopia of DC30 content - the program, LiveCTF, photos, video and even a soundtrack to vibe with while you browse. All for the low, low price of one internet click. Keep an eye on it for even more coming soon; Contest results, talk videos, CTF packet caps, video of the music events and more! Happy weekend!

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Many thanks to @A_P_Delchi for the DEF CON 30 HDA Infopack ! This helpful guide for Hackers with Disabilities has venue maps, tips for traveling between venues and a concise explanation of DEF CON's HDA provisions. Let's look out for each other, and if you see a way we can improve our accessibility, let us know!

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In preparation for DEF CON 30, we’ve updated the transparency report on the DEF CON website. While you’re there, take a moment to re-familiarize yourself with the code of conduct . We don’t have a ton of rules, but we take the ones we have very seriously.

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‘Tis the season, hackerfolk. DEF CON is almost here and all four tracks of the main speaker schedule are live on the website! Visit the Schedule page to start your planning. Our valiant CFP Review Board has put together a strong list of presentations over a wide array of subjects. We’re sure you’ll find plenty of interest. Feel free to tweet at us about the talks you want to see, and feel equally to free to get hyped. Less than a month now, people.

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