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Sophos ITDR expands identity protection for the AI erahttps://www.sophos.com/en-us/blog/sophos-itdr-ai-protection

Sophos ITDR now delivers deeper AI identity visibility, expanded Microsoft support, faster response, and seamless deployment.

Weekly Update 525: AI Data Breach Hyperbolehttps://www.troyhunt.com/weekly-update-525

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'

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Playing It SFAPE: Code Execution in Isolated User Modehttps://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1x4s0yk/playing_it_sfape_code_execution_in_isolated_user

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]

Stopping attackers who want your endpoint protection to go darkhttps://www.sophos.com/en-us/blog/sophos-endpoint-edr-killers

EDR Killers let attackers blind endpoint protection before the real attack begins, and Sophos Endpoint stops them with several layers that are on by default.

Sophos AI Defense is now generally availablehttps://www.sophos.com/en-us/blog/sophos-ai-defense-now-available

Bring AI out of the shadows with visibility and control that help your organization adopt AI securely.

Thanks for Another Great DEF CON!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-34/dc-34-news.html

DEF CON 34 has wrapped up, and it’s been another amazing one. Thanks to the amazing DEF CON Community for bringing the good energy, curiosity and enthuiasm that makes this little desert shindig so special. From the old heads who remember why we have a dialer and a floppy disk in our logo to the brandest new newbies, you are an amazing tribe of humans. Thank you for sharing your passions, making connections and looking out for each other. Special thanks to the army of Goons who make this big machine go. A happening like this takes a lot of skilled and patient hands, and we’re eternally gra…

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Hotel Room Blocks for DEF CON 34 are Open!https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-news.html

Good news, everyone! The DEF CON 34 room blocks are live! While supplies last, you can get a special room rate at the following hotels: Fontainebleau Swanky, luxurious and conveniently located across the street from the LVCC. For those who must be first in line. Sahara Legendary Vegas spot with next-level pools and right on the monorail. Wynn and Encore Lovely accommodations and tons of cool places to eat and be entertained. Circus Circus Budget friendly and has a haunted house AND an arcade. We promise the clowns are friendly. We're halfway there. DEF CON 34 will be upon us before you know i…

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Thanks for a Fantastic DEF CONhttps://defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-news.html

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…

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DEF CON is Coming to Singapore!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-singapore/dc-singapore-index.html

DEF CON is coming to Singapore! DEF CON and HTX will be co-organizing DEF CON SG, with CSIT as our strategic partner. Join us at the Marina Bay Sands April 28-30, 2026 for the full DEF CON experience: presentations, hands-on Villages, contests and musical entertainment. Bonus: 2-day DEF CON Training courses to level up your technical skills April 26-27. For full announce and all the updates check out the DEF CON Singapore Page and contact us @ defcon on defcon.social .

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DT in Bahrain!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-bahrain/dc-bahrain-index.html

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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DEF CON 33 Lodging Updatehttps://defcon.org

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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DEF CON 33 Deadline Alert!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-cfi.html

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.

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DEF CON Black Friday Sale!https://shop.defcon.org

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

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CTF Quals are Coming!https://quals.2024.nautilus.institute

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.

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Another new room block - The RIO!https://book.passkey.com/gt/219994873

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…

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New Classes Added!https://training.defcon.org

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.

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DEF CON 32 Online Registration is Open!https://shop.defcon.org/products/def-con-32-las-vegas-convention-center

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 .

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Big Batch of Calls Open Now for DEF CON 32!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-32/dc-32-cfi.html

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!

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Throwback Thursday - DEF CON 31 photos!https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2031

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!

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See What Happened at DEF CON 31!https://www.youtube.com/playlist

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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Thanks for a Great Con!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-31/dc-31-news.html

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…

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DEF CON 31 Trailer!https://www.youtube.com/watch

Many thanks to the mighty, mighty Zebbler for this DEF CON 31 Trailer video! Enjoy the artistry, dance like no one's watching and get your mind right for DEF CON 31. You can download it for yourself on the #defcon media server at https://media.defcon.org/DEF CON 31/ . Two little weeks, people. It's almost here. Let's GO!

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Registration for CTF Quals Now Open!https://quals.2023.nautilus.institute

Box-poppers, shell-getters and potentates of the packet - we have great news! The stalwart humans of the Nautilus Institute have opened the registration for the DEF CON 31 CTF Quals. Your destiny’s door stands open before you. Will you enter? Get your bid in at quals.2023.nautilus.institute . Qualifications begin May 26, so don’t delay. Good luck to all those who dare.

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DEF CON 31 Calls for Papers and Workshops are still Open!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-31/dc-31-cfi.html

Just another friendly reminder that the DEF CON 31 CFP season is in high gear. If you’ve got something simmering that needs to be a DC31 talk or workshop, get thee to our Open Call Index with all deliberate speed and get your bid in! Deadline is May 1st! We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!

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First Trainers Announced for Las Vegas!https://training.defcon.org/pages/def-con-trainings-las-vegas-august-2023

Big DEF CON Training announcement! The first 3 trainers have been announced for the DEF CON Trainings Las Vegas, right after DEF CON 31. They are: Madhu Akula , Chris Greer , and Abhinav Singh Their training offerings are live at training.defcon.org

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DEF CON Room Block Clarificationhttps://book.passkey.com/go/SHDEF3

DEF CON 31 booking reminder: That new ‘Horseshoe’ hotel showing up in our room block is the new rebrand of the familiar Bally’s. Same convenient location and discount, just with a big glow-up. To get access to the DEF CON discount, book rooms at https://book.passkey.com/go/SHDEF3

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Hack-A-Sat 4 reg is open!https://hackasat.com

The satellite hacking contest to rule them all returns to DEF CON 31 for the 4th time. If you want to test your space-hacking skills, get your name on the list ASAP. Visit hackasat.com to register for the Hack-A-Sat 4 Quals, and follow @hack_a_sat for updates.

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Call for Contests & Events is Now Open!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-31/dc-31-cfce.html

We’ve got a big DEF CON 31 announcement - the official Call for Contests and Events is OPEN! Now is the time to take the secret ideas you’ve been percolating and share them with us. We’re looking for new ideas and cool twists on more familiar ones. Pitch us something good and we’ll work with you to perfect it and get it on the floor in Las Vegas. The rules and requirements await your examination. Hit us up with any questions at info@defcon.org. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got brewing.

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Come Join Us at DEFCON.Social!https://defcon.social/invite/wdM6eaqN

It’s good to try new things. In that spirit, we cordially invite you to join DEFCON.Social – our brand new Mastodon server. If you’ve been thinking of trying out Mastodon, we’d love to be your home base. You can sign up at https://defcon.social/invite/nWB2S8oL See you there!

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Join us for DEF CON 30 online!https://discord.gg/defcon

The DEF CON Discord is open ( discord.gg/defcon ). You can hang out in virtual LineCon, try out the offerings of one of our hybrid villages and meet DEF CON family from around the world. The DEF CON Groups have a VR hangout going on throughout DEF CON. Learn what DCGs across the globe are up to, maybe even find a group near you to join so you can keep that DEF CON vibe all year! The info you need to get involved is here: https://www.dcgvr.org/DEF_CON_Groups_AltspaceVR_-_Quick Guide_v1.6.pdf and you can join in on the fun with or without a VR headset. You can even watch the event live on Twitc…

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Weekend Updates! CTF Quals news, and New SE Community Q&A Today!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-30/dc-30-index.html

CTF News CTF Quals are almost here (May 28 at 0000 UTC) and the CTF Chat on the DEF CON discord is already open! From @NautilusCTF : #defcon quals chat on the Defcon discord is open. Come visit us in #ctf-discussion-text to ask all the important questions, like “when is web?” and “this challenge is too hard unlock another one” Time is short to get to the Nautilus Institute Website and register your team for CTF quals! SE Community Q&A Today! Join Social Engineering Community Village cofounders @JC_SoCal and @sn0ww to talk all about what kind of events the Social Engineering Community…

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DEF CON 29 Transparency Reporthttps://defcon.org/html/links/dc-transparency.html

The full DEF CON Transparency Report for DEF CON 29 is now available. Our deepest thanks to everyone who reported issues to us and also to the people on staff who tracked down and handled those issues. It's a community effort, and it's good to see the progress we're making.

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CTF Call for Organizers is Officially Open!https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-ctf-cfo.html

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.

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More Village Talks from DEF CON 29!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-news.html

The Village talks deluge continues, with talks from IoT Village , Blacks in CyberSecurity Village , and Aerospace Village all ready to stream to your heart's content on YouTube! As always, enjoy and pass it on.

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Press Page Updated for DEF CON 29!https://defcon.org/html/links/dc_press/dc_press.html

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!

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DEF CON China Party Archive is Live!https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-archives/dc-china-party-archive.html

If you didn’t get to participate in the DEF CON China Party, we have your back. We’ve got a full archive of the presentations and music for you to browse through at your convenience. We can’t provide you the experience of seeing The Dark Tangent’s avatar zooming across the virtual skyline with his jetboots, but the rest of the experience is on tap for you. Enjoy, and pass it on.

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DEF CON 29 Theme and Artwork Contest!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-theme.html

It’s official. DEF CON season has arrived. DEF CON 29 will be happening this August in one form or another and that means 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’. The signal can be a few things. It’s the powerful force that draws DEF CON together as a community, across miles, across years, even in global lockdown. It can be the magnet that draws us to the people trying to solve the same puzzles we are, who want to learn how everything works as much as we do. And it’s how we instinctively know that the te…

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DEF CON China Party!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-china-party/dc-china-party.html

We’re proud to announce another live online event! We’re working with our partners at Baidu and hosting a full one-day DEF CON China Party . Join us on March 20 in a specially built XRspace VR environment for a full day of our famous style of fun with music, speakers, contests and an interview with legendary hacker Steve Wozniak. We’ll be announcing more details as the day approaches, so keep an eye on the party page for updates. We hope you’ll be able to join us, even if you don’t have a VR setup. See you there!

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DEF CON Movie Night - Matchstick Men!https://forum.defcon.org/node/236228

This week’s DEF CON Movie Night flick is Ridley Scott’s ‘Matchstick Men’. Great performances, beautiful cinematography and more than a little social engineering action. Join us in the DEF CON Discord 8pm PST Saturday ( discord.gg/defcon ) in the movie-night-text channel!

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DEF CON 29 Call for Everything Spotlight--Call for Contests!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-cfce.html

The DEF CON 29 Call for Everything Spotlight for today is on Call for Contests! Wanna get your contest into DC29? It’s easy. 1. Have the most incredible idea 2. Submit via the link below 3. See dream realized. Be a legend. Complete info and guidelines: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-cfce.html

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DEF CON 29 Call for Everything!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-cfe.html

DEF CON 29 approaches. It looms. Darn near impends. Be still, and you can hear it – the DEF CON Call for Everything ringing though the air. The CfE is when DEF CON throws open the doors and invites everyone’s best proposals in for a visit. Speaking proposals, ideas for vilages, prospective demo labs, contests, trainings, music, art - literally everything. You write up all the delightful things you want to share with the community, and we find a way to bring the best of them to life at DEF CON. The Call for Everything page lists all the ways you can participate in the creation of the next…

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DEF CON Movie Night - Lo and Behold!https://forum.defcon.org/node/236058

This week's DEF CON Movie Night will be a YouTube simultaneous screening of a movie partially shot at DEF CON 23! It's the inimitable Werner Herzog's 'Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World'. Herzog is the legendary documentary filmmaker of Grizzly Man' and 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams' and a literal half century of straight up mad moviemaking genius. He's also got a part in 'The Mandalorian', in case legendary documentaries aren't your jam. Herzog's team came to DEF CON 23 looking for some footage of the frontiers of digital connection - this was the year of the Wired magazine Jeep hack…

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DEF CON NYE Party Music!https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%20NYE%202020

Start the new year on a solid musical footing with a massive cache of free bangers from the #DEFCONNYE party ! Multiple DJs, multiple formats, maximum groove. Get you some.

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DEF CON Movie Night - Charadehttps://forum.defcon.org/node/235950

Movie Night 1-16 - 'Charade' Let's all take a break from doomscrolling social media and treat ourselves to 90 or so minutes of the delightful effervescence of Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant and Paris in the "lightly comedic mystery thriller" Charade. It's a beautifully shot film, with sparkling chemistry between the leads and a great score by Henry Mancini. You will be charmed. 8PM PST Saturday in the movie-night-text channel of discord.gg/defcon . Be there or be an equilateral rectangle.

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Hacker History Project - The Dark Tangent Interviewed at DEF CON 5https://youtu.be/ohXjTIAmo1U

The Dark Tangent gives an interview on DEF CON's origin story and the hacker way of life way back in 1997 at DEF CON 5.

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Thanks for Hanging Out!https://forum.defcon.org

Just a little note to thank everyone who came out to our New Year’s Eve Party! It was fun to hang out with so many of you, and very satisfying to ring in the New Year with our community. These are difficult times for many of us, and maintaining our connections is an important part of staying healthy. Please feel free to visit forum.defcon.org for conversation, links to DEF CON Groups around the world and information about our upcoming events. We want you to stay safe, stay healthy and stay in touch.

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DEF CON NYE Movie Night Takeover!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-nye-2021/dc-nye-2021-index.html

This week’s NYE edition of DEF CON’s Movie Night is being hosted by the Cult of the Dead Cow! The OG hacker supergroup will be in the movie night channel sharing a curated list of videos, telling tales and answering your questions. If you know the Cult of the Dead Cow, you don’t need us to tell you how cool this is. If you don’t, just know they’ve been holding down the elite hacker strike force space since before you hacked your Teddy Ruxpin, and this is the perfect time to fill in that crucial gap in your grasp of hacker lore. Follow us on defcon.org and @defcon for times and video…

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DEF CON Awards at NYE Party!https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

We're bringing back the #DEFCONAwards for the @defcon #NewYearsEve party! Nominations open now! Voting on those nominations begins on the 28th. Nominate for Hacker of the Year, biggest Blow Hard and 8 more categories - make your voice heard!

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DEF CON Movie Night: Citizenfour!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235743

Hard as it may be to believe, the Snowden revelations are over 7 years old. The news cycle has accelerated so much in the intervening years that it seems like a relic from a different age, a slower timeline where a big story could make headlines for weeks instead of getting buried by four equally unsettling headlines before dinnertime. Wherever you stand on the ethics of the disclosure, this glimpse at the scope of the US domestic surveillance apparatus has had enormous impact on the way the public views its privacy. In the last few weeks, Snowden's name has been in the news again as he accep…

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DEF CON 29 CTF Qualifying Event: HXPCTFhttps://oooverflow.io

Good news from our friends at Order of the Overflow ! Another DEF CON 29 CTF Pre-qualifying event has been announced! The HXPCTF event on December 18, 2020 will be your next chance to get your team into the running for the Big Show - are you prepared? follow @oooverflow on Twitter for updates, follow the links below to learn more and sign up. The road to glory begins with a single step. Take that step. ctftime.org/event/1134

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DEF CON Movie Night: The Most Dangerous Game!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235696

The Most Dangerous Game' was made in 1932, but you can still hear its echoes in modern cinema. It's a surprisingly tense pre-code thriller about bored rich creeps who hunt humans for sport, and it walked so 'Predator' could run. Good fun, and a subtext that finds its way into movies a lot more often than you think. Watch this space for some more discussion of the film and join us in the DEF CON Discord Server Saturday Night at 8pm PST ( discord.gg/defcon /) in movie-night-text and movie-night-voice.

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DEF CON Movie Night: IT! The Terror from Beyond Space!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235653

This week, we are going to continue the simul-tubing experiment with 'IT! The Terror from Beyond Space" - a solid sci-fi thriller from 1958 that's one of the main inspirations for 'Alien'. In case it isn't readable, that movie poster promises $50,000 to anyone who can prove the creature from the movie is NOT on Mars. You gotta respect a film that stands behind its premise. Please join us November 28, 8PM PST in the DEF CON Discord ( discord.gg/defcon/ ) in movie-night-text.

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DEF CON Movie Night: WarGames!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235600

#defconmovienight update for November 21 Next week's movie will be the classic 80s hacker film 'War Games'. "But how? Don't the terms and conditions at discord forbid sharing copyrighted content?" Fair question. If we showed the movie in discord, we could run into issues. However, 'War Games' is showing for free on YouTube, praised be the internets. So the plan is to make it a double header. For the first hour, we'll show a talk from DEF CON 16 where The Dark Tangent interviews David Scott Lewis, engineer, consultant and the model for the David Lightman character in War Games. It's a fascinat…

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DEF CON Movie Night: Algorithm!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235588

This week's movie night will feature the 2014 hacker movie 'Algorithm', and we'll be joined by the writer/director Jon Schiefer! Bring your questions and join us on Saturday at 8pm Pacific Time in the DEF CON Discord ( https://discord.gg/defcon/ ) in channels movie-night-voice and movie-night-text. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3293462/ Download iCal

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DEF CON Movie Night: Reefer Madness!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235564

In honor of the five new states that legalized marijuana in this week's US elections, DEF CON Movie Night is showing the original 'Reefer Madness'. First released in1936, this anti-marijuana propaganda piece began as a church-funded film called 'Tell Your Children'. Designed to scare kids away from 'jazz cigarettes', the plot revolves wide-eyed teens lurching from innocence to utter depravity after a brief dalliance with what was likely some very weak-sauce Depression-era weed. Unintentional hilarity follows. The filmmakers overplay their hand to such an extent that the film probably encourag…

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DEF CON Halloween Movie Night: Night of the Living Dead!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235218

#Halloween2020 falls on a #defconmovienight - so we’re showing George Romero's groundbreaking (and public domain!) zombie thriller ‘Night of the Living Dead’! If Halloween is on hold where you are, join us at 8pm PDT (GMT-7) 10/31 in discord.gg/defcon in movie-night-text and movie-night-voice!

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DEF CON Movie Night: Hacker Doc Double Feature!https://forum.defcon.org/node/235346

#defconmovienight this Saturday will be an old school hacker doc double feature: #freedomdowntime and #unauthorizedaccess. Join us October 17 at 8pm PDT (GMT-7) in discord.gg/defcon in movie-night-text https://forum.defcon.org/node/235346

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DEF CON Safe Mode Mega Torrent Update!https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2028

The DEF CON Safe mode mega torrent races to its #finalform - DEF CON Groups presentations, art, social media reactions.. get your hands on everything on http://media.defcon.org !

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DEF CON Safe Mode Glitch Hoodie is Back!https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEF-CON-is-canceled-SAFEMODE-Glitch-Hoodie-Unisex-OFFICIAL-MERCHANDISE/264844809790

The DEF CON Safe Mode Glitch Hoodie is back in stock. Keep your look hacker fresh and be the envy of all who behold you. Available while supplies last in the DEF CON eBay Store.

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DEF CON 28 SAFE MODE Feedback Thread on the DEF CON Forums!https://forum.defcon.org/node/234899

Now that #DEFCONSafeMode is in the books, we’ve got a thread for feedback on #defconforums . Share your stories, make suggestions, pass along your thoughts on our first virtual event. We are beyond grateful that so many of you took the leap of faith with us, and we want to hear from you.

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DEF CON 28 SAFE MODE Contest Results!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-contest-results.html

Luminous humans of #DEFCON, #SafeMode is now in the books. The time to celebrate the many Contest Winners is at hand. We also celebrate everyone who competed - just the tiniest bit less, to keep everybody motivated. Congratulations to those who found glory. Encouragement and gratitude to those who didn’t this time. The real victory is the friends we made along the way, who were inside our hearts all along.

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DEF CON 28 SAFE MODE Artwork Contest Winners!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-index.html

We want to offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who entered the DEF CON Safe Mode Art Contest. We’re always amazed at the level of talent in this community. This year’s runner up is a stylish meditation on the profusion of connectivities that characterize modern life by Rita Tu. Much like Highlanders, however, in the end there can be only one. This year’s highlander is @hannahdiazart. The entry has both wide-eyed discovery (very on theme) and boxes full of random electronics (super relatable). Also a robot dinosaur. It communicates something about the hacker spirit that is both warm a…

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Upgrade to Human Plus, and Show your Support!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-plus.html

DEF CON Safe Mode is almost here! We hope you’re as excited as we are. For everyone looking to support DEF CON in this unusually difficult time, we have a new option for you to consider - Human PLUS. Safe Mode is free to all Humans, but you can upgrade to Human Plus for $20 USD on the DEF CON Discord for a few upgraded privileges. You get stuff like the ability to post pics and links, change your nick, access to Plus only chill out rooms and the good feeling that you’ve helped keep DEF CON alive until we meet again in Vegas. The information is all spelled out on https://defcon.org/html/de…

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DEF CON Safe Mode Villages Are Live!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-villages.html

More DEF CON Safe Mode News - The Villages Page is LIVE ! Check out the 30 (!) villages that are taking part and start planning your Con. Links are provided to the appropriate DEF CON forum nodes for each village and the various info you’ll need to participate. We’re almost there, people. #getpsyched!

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Demo Labs are Back for Safe Mode!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-demolabs.html

The ever-popular DEF CON Demo Labs are returning for #defconsafemode! Support open-source hotness and the work of your fellow hackers and maybe even get some inspiration for your own projects. The full list of offerings is live on the DEF CON Demo Labs Page !

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Check out the DEF CON Safe Mode Speaker Page and Schedule!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-schedule.html

It’s #defconsafemode alert time again! The main track talk schedule and speaker page for #defcon28 is now #live! Permission to get psyched is #granted. More announcements on the way! This. Is. Happening.

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DEF CON Safe Mode Music Lineup!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-entertainment.html

Here at the DEF CON Research Institute, we’ve been working hard to unlock the perfect blend of mind-expanding content and sweaty dancefloor abandon that makes the perfect Con experience. You’ll be happy to know that we’re applying that research to the #defconsafemode experiment. Friday and Saturday night, we’ll be providing tasty beats from the likes of Miss Jackalope, Skittish and Bus and Ninjula. Head over to the Safe Mode Entertainment Page for the complete lineup.

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DEF CON Safe Mode Badges are Here!https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-badge.html

The DEF CON Safe Mode badge is here! This year’s model is created by the inimitable LostboY, veteran DEF CON badge and Mystery Challenge creator. While the physical format may be unfamiliar to the youngest among you, seasoned players will recognize it as a ‘cassette tape’ - an analog recording format consisting of a ribbon of magnetic tape and a plastic housing to keep your dirty fingers away from said tape. More on the DEF CON Safe Mode Badge Page

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NEW Safe Mode Swag in the Shop!https://www.ebay.com/str/defconcommunications

We’ve got some brand new #DEFCONSafeMode items available at the DEF CON eBay store - a very cool pin, new flag, and a new tee and hoody with our beloved Jack in #glitchmode. Tighten up your Zoom game with a fresh new look!

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Badgelife on the DEF CON Forums!https://forum.defcon.org/node/231997

Attention #Badgelife enthusiasts - the #DEFCONForums has a dedicated thread for people who want to talk badges , including #safemode badges. Share, swap, sell, window-shop - join the conversation!

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DEF CON Short Story Contest Still Open! Only One Week Left!https://forum.defcon.org/node/232397

Reminder to all the hacker scribes out there - the DEF CON Safe Mode Short Story Contest closes July 1! Don't let procrastination rob you of your chance at glory and fabulous prizes!

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Check Out the Con Calendar!https://forum.defcon.org/calendar

DEF CON Safe Mode Reminder: We’re keeping a calendar over on the DEF CON Forums with all the deadlines for content. As a bunch of these deadlines are imminent, it’s worth throwing a bookmark down on it. While you’re there you can also get involved in all sorts of planning discussions - your help and feedback are a big part of making this happen. Don’t miss the opportunity to help shape DEF CON Safe Mode.

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DEF CON China 2 is Canceledhttps://forum.defcon.org/node/232747

We postponed the DEF CON China 2 event, hoping we'd be able to pick another date in 2020. Sadly, even now in mid-June we have too many unresolved concerns to go forward. We're cancelling DEF CON China 2, but we're hopeful we can return to Beijing in 2021. You can read DT's blog post about it in the DEF CON forums.

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