I remember the name of that AI doco now - The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist . I was watching it on the long-haul flight home the other day, and what I found particularly engrossing was the polar-opposite opinions from a bunch of people: "it'
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/ai-models-may-soon-self-replicate-without-access-data-centers-anthropic-warns-2026-10-13/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50069333 Points: 8 # Comments: 6
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
No Setup, Works immediately once installed with sensible defaults. Extremely lightweight. A demo on the site with no installation required to see how it works. I'm a Developer in Ireland. This is for Jellyfin admins who don't want the overhead of another app in their docker/server setup but also want that nostalgia feeling of channel surfing your own content to find something. I built this as a fun and simple alternative to the likes of Tunarr or ErsatzTV which require quite a bit of setup and support a lot of configurations they also require transcoding and place a large burden on your serve…
Doyensec discovered multiple vulnerabilities in SFAPE.dll , a VBS enclave shipped with Windows, and chained them to gain code execution within the enclave in Windows Isolated User Mode (VTL1). The post explores how VBS enclaves work and how memory corruption can undermine their isolation guarantees. Microsoft addressed the reported issue in the September 2026 bulletin under CVE-2026-83498 . submitted by /u/nibblesec [link] [comments]
Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs can get help from a surprising ally: seabirds.
GitLab has released patches for a maximum-severity security flaw impacting its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) software that could result in arbitrary code execution. "GitLab has remediated an issue that, under certain conditions, could have allowed an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the GitLab server via a specially crafted regular expression in a CI/CD
Article URL: https://www.heise.de/en/news/Crypto-thieves-sell-hardware-wallets-with-secret-eSIM-11485188.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50068508 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.
Article URL: https://github.com/selfishprimate/seekter Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50068402 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
Hey everyone! I just wanted to share a little project I have been working on. It's a lightweight, minimal, self-hosted, web analytics app alternative to Google Analytics, Umami, GoatCounter etc. Tldr: Created a self hosted web analytics app that is one binary (docker image available). AI was used to assist. Check it out if you care. I wanted to self host a lightweight web analytics app to see if any of my pages had any visitors, but all of the self hosted apps I found were either way to heavy for what I was looking for, or simply didn’t have a UI/UX I liked. So I just made one myself. The a…
Hey everyone, I built Pluto to be my second brain for work. It remembers what I’ve committed to, what other people have promised, and reminds me to follow up. It builds that context automatically from meeting notes, so I can pick up where a conversation left off. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50067805 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
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US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Article URL: https://github.com/soma-intelligence/open-health-sync Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50066765 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
Hi HN. I partnered with Simon Kley to build this project at innovation intelligence hackathon (Berkeley). Simply, we’re building a usefulness score on top of search for ai-agents. Instead of agents reading 10 ranked relevant pages, we run a usefulness score first and give it only those that pass. We’re able to save token and cost with this and slightly better answers. During our research, we found out that the current search results already do justice when it comes to simple queries. The rankings work well. They struggle when the task requires deep research or recency matters. So, we deci…
Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.
Article URL: https://github.com/onlyilkr/claude-migrate Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50064832 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
Europe's Sentinel-3C satellite has returned breathtaking images of Earth just two weeks after launch, revealing the snowy Alps, frozen Arctic islands, and brilliant turquoise Caribbean waters. Its first measurements also show promising results for tracking rising seas, melting ice sheets, and other changes reshaping our planet.
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…
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!
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.
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.
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.
DEF CON 33 is winding down now, and we want to take a moment to thank the whole DEF CON community for another amazing year. Thank you for bringing your boundless energy and curiosity to this little party we throw. Thank you for spending another long enchanted weekend teaching each other, learning from each other, and partying with each other. It’s good to spend some time with your people. As always, if you want to keep that DEF CON feeling going all year long, consider joining a DEF CON Group. If you can’t find one close to home, consider starting one. Join our Discord. Start a project yo…
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…
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!
Friendly reminder to #defcon people everywhere 🚨 The open calls for DEF CON 33 Contests, Villages and Communities close March 15. If you've got a cool idea to propose, now is the time! Fortune favors the bold. Let's GO.
Still searching for just the right Black Friday sale? DEF CON has you covered! Check out our delightful holiday sweater, badge discounts and hacker swag to keep you crispy fresh into the new year. It’s all going down at sho
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.
Attention packet wizards - the DEF CON 32 CTF Quals Begin May 3! Our friends at the Nautilus Institute have created a fiendish test of skills that lasts a whole weekend, and the winner gets to compete for everlasting glory in the main event at DEF CON 32. Will your team rise to the challenge? You can get your hat in the ring by registering at https://quals.2024.nautilus.institute/ Godspeed to every mad genius who answers the call.
We’ve secured a block of deeply discounted rooms at the fabulous Rio , with FREE shuttle service to and from the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center! In addition to the door-to-door shuttle service, they’re giving us a big break on the room rate AND the Resort Fee. Rio also offers additional discounts for government employees We love the Rio - it was home base for DEF CONs 19-22 - and you should see it now. It’s had a massive multi-year renovation and it’s new all over. New all-suites accomodations, new restaurants, new food hall, even a redesigned 5-acre pool complex. It’s…
There are a bunch of new classes added to training.defcon.org ! It’s always a good time to level up your skill set. Head over, see what’s new and lock in the early bird pricing.
DEF CON is primarily a cash-at-the-door kind of conference. LineCon is in our DNA, and we will always honor it. Long may the beach balls fly. Still, the option to register online has been a benefit to many attendees. We’re keeping that method open for all those who need it. If that’s you, good news! From right now until July 5, 2024, you can register for DC32 at shop.defcon.org .
2024 is officially underway, and we're kicking off DEF CON season with a bunch of of open calls for DC32! Villages, Constests, Parties, Communities - the majority of the calls are open now, with the balance opening February 1. The full list of open calls is available at the Calls Index Page . Remember, the sooner you get your proposals in, the more chance we can help make your ideas into reality. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeves. Happy New Year!
More DEF CON 31 goodies going up on the media server: the photos from DC31 are live at media.defcon.org . Thanks to the DEF CON Photo Corps for all the hard work!
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!
DEF CON 31 is in the books, and the vibes were immaculate. We want to thank the DEF CON community for bringing all that good energy with you and making this such a memorable con. Good energy and stickers, and badges, and puzzles and hugs and for some reason Malört. You really are an amazing group of humans. Special thanks to all the Goons who calmly and professionally evacuated the Forum and then got the whole con back on its feet. On time, no less. Borderline miraculous. If you want to keep that DEF CON feeling going throughout the off season, make sure to look into DEF CON Groups in your a…
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
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.…
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!
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!
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…
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
‘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.
The floorplan maps for DEF CON 30 have been added to the Venue page of the DC30 website. Take a peek and plot your course, it's just a few short weeks now. The DEF CON 30 room rate discount closes July 15 - so book soon to take advantage of the price break! Our room block in Caesars is full, but many others still have price breaks available. Book a Room for DEF CON 30 Here !
Friendly DEF CON 30 announcement - the first bunch of speakers are selected and available for your perusal on the DEF CON forums. Congrats to everyone already selected. Keep your eyes on this space for more selections!
DEF CON Trainings registration is LIVE! Right after DEF CON 30, we're excited to offer these intensive 2 day classes with a certificate of completion. First come, first served so don't procrastinate. Class descriptions and reg information are at http://defcontrainings.myshopify.com .
Join us Saturday the 21st at 8pm PDT for Sydney Pollack's 1975 spy thriller 'Three Days of the Condor'. Robert Redford plays a CIA researcher on the run and Ma Bell plays herself. We'll be hiding out in the DEF CON Discord (discord.gg/defcon) under the code name movie-night-text.
Policy matters. The world has never been so connected, and mighty forces contend for the right to shape our digital lives. DEF CON believes the hacker community needs a voice in that process. To help people learn, connect and get involved with the leading edge of tech policy, we offer ‘ Policy @ DEF CON ’. We’ll have presentations, panels, and off-the-record evening lounges. Get yourself up to speed on the issues, connect with some of the players and maybe even get involved. The future is what we make it!
The wait is over - we’re ready to announce the Call for Trainers! This year we’re adding DEF CON Training – intensive, two-day courses of study aimed at building specific skills. In some cases, these courses will even carry a certification. The Trainings will be held August 15-16, the Monday and Tuesday after DEF CON. We’re looking for unique, technical, and practical presentations from trainers with deep knowledge of their subject. If that’s you, we’re offering: - 50/50 split of the gross income. - Optional test where students demonstrate their skill for a certificate. All the in…
DEF CON Movie Night this Saturday will feature some more 70s sci-fi with John Carpenter’s ‘Dark Star’ from ’74. Join us 3-19 at 8pm PDT in the #defcon discord ( discord.gg/defcon ). We’ll be in the movie-night-text channel.
The list of DEF CON 30 villages on the Forums has been updated! Stop by to check out the full complement of village goodness we're offering this year. Comment, like, subscribe, volunteer to help out - but mostly get amped. #defcon30approaches.
You know how you can tell it’s DEF CON season? The Calls. When you hear the distinctive warble of the DEF CON Content calls, you know what’s up. It’s like the first robin of spring, if robins were cooler and more hacker-focused. Today we’re opening three more DEF CON 30 Calls: Call for Papers The big one. If you want to speak at DEF CON 30, it’s time to get your submission together. As always, we’re looking for fresh, technical content and the sooner you get it in, the better your chances. We can offer suggestions to help you get over the finish line, time permitting. Fortune favo…
Big DEF CON 30 CTF update! Following several years of exemplary service by the Order of the Overflow, our world-famous Capture the Flag contest is under new management. The care and feeding of this year’s CTF is in the worthy and capable hands of the Nautilus Institute! From Nautilus Institute: Ahoy DEF CON and CTF communities! We are the Nautilus Institute. We have been chosen, from a very respectable pool of applicants, to steer the DEF CON CTF ship starting in 2022. We are thankful for this honor, and hope to navigate straight and true no matter what waters lie ahead. We’re a bit light…
DEF CON is doing a small New Year's Eve event on the DEF CON discord. There will be several hangouts and contests to participate in. We’ll have music, a Kubernetes CTF, A Ham radio CTF, some Hacker Karaoke, movie watchalongs and more. We’ll have the full rundown on defcon.org and we’ll update in the NYE Forum threads. Join us in welcoming 2022 - can't wait to see you!
The holiday season is upon us - time to spruce up your place with some festive hacker accents. This is the only official DEF CON ornament . Accept no substitutes. Suitable for all celebrations and a welcome addition to any decor.
DEF CON 30 is going to be a big deal, and we’re full speed ahead on planning. If you’ve got a stellar idea for a contest, this is your moment. Take advantage of the early opening to turn your idea into a real DEF CON Experience. The extra lead time helps us work with you to get the best ideas across the finish line, but only if you take advantage and get your submissions in. You can read the rules and requirements on the Call for Contests Page . You can check the DC29 Contest forum for an idea of what we’ve accepted in the past. Let’s see what you’ve got percolating out there, DEF C…
DEF CON 30 may seem a long way off, but it’s never too soon to start planning. Especially for something as close to the heart of the DEF CON experience as Villages. As always, we’re looking for new villages that will create welcoming, hands-on spaces for congoers to sharpen their skills, learn something new and maybe even find their newest obsession. Space (both physical and metaphorical) is limited. Early submissions have increased chances of success. If the concept is strong but needs work, we can help but only if we have enough time. You’ll want to famailiarize yourself with the requ…
The mighty and venerable Order of the Overflow is retiring from organizing the DEF CON CTF, and the torch must be passed. This means a rare opportunity for you, CTF enthusiasts. Are you ready to create the next generation of elite CTF tournaments? Do you have the skill and creativity to elevate the game for the world’s best players? The drive to see your ideas through to completion? If this is you, it’s time for us to talk. The lowdown is at https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-ctf-cfo.html . Get familiar, submit the CTF you want to see in the world. For the chosen, glory awaits.
The live music from DEF CON 29 is now available on the DEF CON Media Server! Whether you missed the party in Vegas or you just need a gang of .flac bops for your earbuds, media.defcon.org has you covered. Get some, shake your groove things and pass it on.
More DEF CON 29 Village videos on the DEFCONConference YouTube channel - this time it's the Blue Team Village and The Car Hacking Village ! Please enjoy and share with everyone you think could gain from the information.
DEF CON 29 was about two weeks ago - thanks again to everyone who helped make a success of it both in person and online. We’ve updated the press page to include a bunch of later-breaking stories. Watch this space for a list of write ups!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in any of the DEF CON 29 contests. Getting in the ring is 90 percent of the magic, and we hope that everyone had fun, learned something and met cool new people. The contest results we have so far have been posted, and we'll be updating the page as we get more in!
We’d like to shout out newly minted Photogoon Alex Chaveriat aka ‘Silk’ who spent his DEF CON 29 racing around the con floor finding cool projects to interview people about. If you follow the DC social media feeds you’ve probably seen some of his work this year. Thanks to everyone who gave him some time, and thanks to Alex for putting out so much quality stuff so quickly. Alex Chaveriat on YouTube
In case you didn't know, you can head over to https://defcon.org/signal/ for a link to updated badge firmware and instructions! We hope you enjoy DEF CON 29, In-person, or from wherever you may be!
The DEF CON 29 pre-reg at shop.defcon.org is now closed. You can still get a badge with cash payment onsite while they last, and you can purchase the Human+ Discord role directly on our Discord ( discord.gg/defcon ) or at plus.defcon.org Thanks to everyone for supporting DEF CON this year, whether you’re attending virtually or here with us in Las Vegas. DEF CON ❤️ U. Tomorrow it begins!
Get a head start on DEF CON 29 with this year’s Original Soundtrack! It’s waiting for you on the DEF CON media server right now. Like, right now. You have your assignment. media.defcon.org/DEF CON 29/
Thanks to @A_P_Delchi and Hackers with Disabilities for creating this helpful accessibility guide to DC29 . Don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help maximize your DEF CON, either through goons or via social media.