Our law firm, Perkins Coie, that defeated Chris Hadnagy’s “Barbara Streisand” defamation lawsuit has posted about it.
Perkins Coie Litigation Team Secures First Amendment Federal Court Win for DEF CON | Perkins Coie
SEATTLE (May 14, 2025)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that its First Amendment trial team has secured another significant win for a client i...
 They are also the firm that effectively defended GenCon from a similar situation.
DEF CON legal update: 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 for each other. We will always have your back. You can read the judgment here 📄.pdf . Stay tuned for a more detailed report. #defcon #legalupdate image
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 @npub1gnhu...rcrj! The Crypto & Privacy Village Call for Papers (CFP) is looking for top-notch presentations, discussions, panels, workshops, show & tell, and other creative online content!
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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
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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