We don't know who needs to hear this right now, but
#defconsafemode
is free to attend. You don't have to register. It starts in one week. You should join us.
Responding to the
#defcon32
badge controversy:
DEF CON thrives on community collaboration and has operated for over 30 years successfully working with hundreds of vendors including the dozens that have helped with our badges over the years.
For this year’s Raspberry Pi badges,
#defcon28
has entered Safe Mode.
The
#DEFCONiscanceled
meme has crossed over into real life, courtesy of
#COVID19
. In early March we had hopes that things would be stable by August. That is no longer realistic.
Dan Kaminsky’s
@dakami
passion, creativity, desire to learn and teach really help influence both
#defcon
and
@BlackHatEvents
in the early years. He became an icon in all the positive ways and we looke up to him. RIP Hacker.
This was fun, right? We should do it again next year.
It’s been a crazy few years, but it’s rewarding beyond measure to see how our community has stuck together, looked out for each other and finally come home for a big anniversary. Thanks for another amazing DEF CON. ☠️ ❤️ U.
#defcon
escapes another brush with cancellation! After 25 years w/Caesars, they cancelled our contract for
#defcon32
.
A lot of conferences might have buckled, but not DEF CON. Hackers make a way out of no way.
Uncanceled DEF CON 32 will now be held at the Las Vegas Convention
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
It’s official. DEF CON season has arrived, and it’s time to announce the theme!
The theme for DEF CON 29 is (imagine a drum roll here) ‘You Can’t Stop the Signal’.
Full details and style guide here:
It's a mighty thing to truly comprehend how things work, mightier still to transmit that understanding to others.
In memory of master teacher
@dakami
, a list of videos full of Dan's explanatory magic . Feel free to add your favorite Dan links in the thread.
We had a bunch of
#defcon
branded chairs around the chill-out areas, and not all of them made it back. We understand this can happen - just want to make sure they’re having fun and found good homes. If you see one, post a pic so we don’t worry.
#defconchairadventures
#DEFCON
Evacuation Update, 8am Sunday Edition:
Last night we were asked to evacuate the building due to a report of a suspicious package. Local police and fire departments conducted a thorough investigation and ultimately determined that the package was safe. They also conducted
It's that time of the year again - time to block off a weekend or two and watch videos from
#defcon31
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
#defcon
Update on the Forum evacuation:
It looks like this is going to take a while to resolve. In an abundance of caution, we're closing the Con down for tonight. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Let's reconvene in the morning.
The
#Defcon30
Theme is... Hacker Homecoming!
It's been a crazy couple of years, but we're looking forward to reuniting in Vegas with more of our hacker family next summer. We hope you're excited about it, too. Full theme announcement is here:
The time has come to announce the
#defcon
26 theme:
#1983
. think of it as T Minus One in the countdown to 1984.
We can't wait to see where you take it, hacker fam.
Our deepest thanks to
#defcon
community for showing up for
#DEFCONSafeMode
. Your enthusiasm and generosity are a very bright spot in a tough year. Thanx to the Goons, staff and Villagers who run this thing for stepping up and doing us proud. Let's stay connected. DEF CON ♥️U.
So apparently YouTube has a daily upload limit. We found this out as we publish the
#DEFCONSafeMode
presentations. Who knew a cancelled
#defcon
would produce so much more content? This community is amazing.
#defcon31
update - the final versions of all the slide presentations from
#defcon
are posted up on our media server, awaiting your perusal in a brand new .rar. Get thee to to kickstart your mental embiggening.
Update on the evacuation of Caesars Forums:
We apologize for the interruption of festivities. The venue was evacuated in compliance with the property safety teams. We will share more as we know more.
In the meantime, consider checking out the
#defcon
events at the other con
For those who have not caught on the secret is now out:
@joegrand
(AKA Kingpin) creator of the first electronic badge, is back in action and has designed this years badge!
DEF CON 32 is winding down, and we want to thank our community for making this one stellar. You never fail to bring gigantic love and enthusiasm to every aspect of the Con, and we are inspired by your example.
The curveball of a sudden, late-stage venue scramble could have
For those asking if the CDC announcement changes our plans about requiring masks at
#defcon
29 in-person, no it does not. Masks still required to keep our hackers healthy.
Starting to build a giant
#DEFCON
Safe Mode torrent of everything we have to date. Over 425+ village and contest videos, CTF packet captures, and about 20 hours of music. We should launch it Saturday sometime!
#DEFCON27
’s Support Hotline
Attendees can reach
#DEFCON
staff from 8am to 4am to anonymously report behavior violating our code of conduct or for an empathic ear - call or text +1 (725) 222-0934. Trained community volunteers will be standing by to help .
Big ups to the Goons who managed to get everything open on time. From the outside it may not always be obvious, but every
#defcon
is a bit of a miracle powered by the love and enthusiasm of hundreds of miracle workers. Thanks to everyone who makes the magic.
#defcon32
Badge update: 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 . We'll keep you posted in these spaces.
From
@thedarktangent
's
#defcon
forums post:
"
#defcon29
will be a hybrid con, partially in-person and partially online...This year is unique and will require us to simplify our plans, and be flexible."
Read all of DT's announcement on his blog:
Do not do this. It’s a code of conduct violation and will be treated as such. Also, if you see someone doing this please notify a Goon so we can deal with it.
idk which one of you dipshits clipped me in the paris hallway
but
(and it's sad that this needs to be said)
don't touch people who don't want to be touched
find a new
@defcon
game
#defcon29
dates announced - August 5-8 at Paris and Bally’s. Closing ceremonies in the books. Discord staying up, in one way or another. Thanks to everyone for making this amazing. Best. Community. Ever. ❤️
Thank you for an amazing
#defcon29
. The past few years have been crazy, but you can’t stop the signal, even with global cataclysm. We are so happy to be reunited with so many of our friends, both here in Las Vegas and in the virtual con space. It’s good to be together.
If this high-profile tweet has you interested in election security, allow us to share some resources:
Most recent report from
@VotingVillageDC
:
A playlist of our most recent election security talks:
There’s a lot to learn.
DEF CON 31 is officially a month away! This means we’re going to see some evergreen social media posts come back around, like:
DEF CON is canceled (cancel level is 0 and holding)
DEF CON is coming and I’m not ready (deep breaths, you’ll be fine)
DEF CON will cast your precious
Time for the annual
#defcon
#selfcare
reminder. Hungry? Eat. Feeling sleepy, sleep.
#Stayhydrated
. Comfortable shoes and fresh socks. Vegas blocks are gigantic, no matter how normal they look on maps. Ask for help if you need it. We love you - take care of yourself.
Returning for
#DEFCON31
- 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
#DEFCON
. Visit S.O.D.A. in the Chillout Lounge of Caesars
We understand that attendees want a statement from DEF CON about the Caesars room search policy. We are actively engaged with the hotel, seeking answers and a clear policy document we can share with you. Please know that we hear your concerns and we’ve shared them with Caesars.
#hackerhistory
- a full decade ago, George Hotz became the first person reported to successfully carrier-unlock an iPhone. Much jailbreaking drama ensued. Does it feel like it's really been ten years?
Heads up- the
#DEFCON30
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.
The
#DEFCONSafeMode
#badge
is here! Created by the inimitable
@1o57
, full of music & challenges to give you a warm
#DEFCON
glow just in time for
#dc28
.
Thanks for all your support as we navigate this strange year together.
DEF CON ❤️ U.
#badgelife
IT'S ALIVE! Welcome to the
#defcon
#CallforEverything
! We’re open for proposals in the following areas: Talks, Workshops, Villages, Contests, Events, Parties, Music, Demo Labs, Press, and Vendors!
Let's light this candle, hacker fam!
#defcon26
Caesars Update:
A team from DEF CON management met with Caesars on Tuesday. They are looking into the reports we presented, and we’ll share what we can as those investigations play out.
Here’s an overview of the current policy as shared with us:
#DEFCON29
is our first hybrid con. To keep pricing options clear, we’ve made a little chart.
If you get your badge thru
#BlackHat
you’ve got the $300 onsite option.
Thank you for supporting
#DEFCON
in this crazy time – we appreciate the love. Can’t wait to reunite at
#DC29
!
#DEFCON27
#CFP
Alert!
NEW this year, if you are selected,
#DEFCON
will cover 3 hotel nights! This is on top of existing compensation.
I hope that making speaking more affordable brings in more & more varied submissions.
-The Dark Tangent
#letsDOthis
!
15 years ago a scheduled talk by some college kids on this subject did NOT happen at
#defcon
. This year some high school kids brought it back around with some new twists. Enjoy 'Boston Infinite Money Glitch: Hacking Transit Cards w/o Ending Up in Handcuffs', and pass it on.
The
#defcon31
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
Not even a couple of weeks now -
#defcon
is almost here! Getting psyched is now officially legit.
To get the
#defconsafemode
party started, we’re releasing some content early. On the
#defcon
media server, we’ve got all of the main stage talks, soundtrack, demo labs, art , CTF, music - take what you like. Completists out there, we see you. There’s a v. thicc torrent as well.
Please know we are not letting this go. We are sympathetic to the new terrain major hotels find themselves in, but our main commitment is to our community. We intend to stay on this until we’re satisfied these issues are resolved for next year.
Updates as we get them.
Books. We love ‘em. And right now, we have a major reading opportunity happening for all of us, at the same time. What better way to make use of this moment than to read something together?
Enter the
#defconbookclub
! Starting In April, we’re inviting you to join us -