Friendly #DEFCON33 online reg update: The #earlybird discount rate of $540 ends May 23. The regular price of $560 kicks inat 9pm EST 5/23/25 and runs until July 18. Register at shop.defcon.org before the 23rd for the best online price. #DEFCON is closer than you think - lock down your spot now! image
join the #defconmovienight crew Saturday May 10 at 8pm for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'. We'll be laying low in our Hole in the Wall - AKA movie-night-text channel of the #defcon #discord (discord.gg/defcon). - See you there! image
Think you can write a phishing email that makes us click AND laugh? Phish Stories is back—where social engineering meets storytelling, and absurdity is a feature, not a bug. 🎰 This Year’s Scenario: Your target? A key player at the floundering DoubleThree Hotel and Casino—whether it’s the determined GM, the nostalgic game dev, or the optimistic new hire—or the eccentric exterminator/security “expert” trying to squash both bugs and breaches. What could go wrong? 📜 Full rules and scenario in the DEF CON Forums: 👉
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Phish Stories is a contest that combines the art of creative writing with the strategic challenge of social engineering, inviting participants to c...
 Three ways to win free entry to DEF CON: 👑 The Ruler – Best all-around (funny + effective) – 2 Human Badges 🧙 The Wizard – Most technically convincing phish – 1 Human Badge 🤡 The Jester – Funniest entry (clickability optional) – 1 Human Badge Prizes will be awarded in person at DEF CON. 📅 Deadline: June 21 @ 11:59 PM (Las Vegas time) 📝 One entry per person: a backstory + phishing email (600 words each max, about 1 page each) Click. Laugh. Win. #DEFCON
Friendly reminder: Registration is open for #DEFCONTraining Las Vegas 2025! Extend your #DEFCON33 experience by registering for a 2-day or 4-day course with our world-class instructors. Act before May 31 and get a $200 #earlybird discount! Don’t miss out - reserve your spot today!
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DEF CON TRAINING Las Vegas 2025
DEF CON Training 2025 will be located at: Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109 We have course options runn...
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More #defcon33 open call action from the fine folks at the @Crypto & Privacy Village! The Crypto & Privacy Village Call for Papers (CFP) is looking for top-notch presentations, discussions, panels, workshops, show & tell, and other creative online content!
Crypto & Privacy Village
Call for Papers (CFP)
The Crypto & Privacy Village Call for Papers (CFP) is looking for top-notch presentations, discussions, panels, workshops, show & tell, and other c...
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DC33 planning alert - The #defcon room block at the Fontainebleau is sold out. The blocks at the Sahara and Venetian are filling up. To lock down your own deep #defcon33 discounts visit defcon.org for the reg links. August will be here before you know it. Make sure you plan accordingly. See you soon!
Attention independent authors! #DEFCON33 is offering a space for book signings in the Vendor area. If you’ve got a book that will appeal to the #DEFCON Community, we encourage you to submit it for consideration. Get your work (and yourself) in front of a vibrant, engaged community of enthusiastic readers. The details are all here:
DEF CON® 33 Hacking Conference - Call For Authors
Call for authors to have book signings at DEF CON 33
Attention all scribes and tale-weavers of the #defcon community - the #defcon33 Short Story Contest is open for business! It takes place entirely online - you can find the details at
DEF CON Forums
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DC33 Creative Writing Contest
. The theme is #accesseverywhere. In addition to literary glory, you can also win free human badges for #dc33. let's GO. image