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SUMMARY:Phish Stories\, May 15th - June 15th
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 (filedata/fetch?id=245221&d=1684523291)\n\n\nIn today’s world\, approxim
 ately 90% of all cyberattacks begin with a phish. In fact\, it’s not onl
 y the most prevalent method\, but also the most effective one for someone 
 to get malware on a machine. The sophistication of the groups who employ t
 hese methods targeting end-users continues to rapidly evolve. Many organiz
 ations around the world have adopted training to help their workforce unde
 rstand what is or isn’t a phish when it hits their inbox. Hopefully\, yo
 u’ve seen through the deception and haven’t been taken for a ride on a
 ny phish you’ve personally received.\n\nAt DEF CON\, you might see examp
 les of just how talented some of the red teamers and social engineers are 
 when it comes to creating scenarios that can fool even the most seasoned o
 f professionals. Leveraging Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)\, some good l
 ooking graphics sprinkled in with proper grammar can make it tough on the 
 targets.\n\nIt’s a far cry from the early days of phishing\, when the pr
 omise of inheriting millions from a Nigerian prince or the lure of winning
  a sweepstakes were the focus of many an e-mail. No\, the original phishin
 g e-mails were not finely tuned instruments and more times than not they f
 ound their way into the trash bin. And\, while that was the safest thing t
 o do with these e-mails\, I found myself chuckling at the rather inane sto
 ries sometimes associated with the particularly bad ones. Some were so bad
  that I wondered if they were written with the thought of getting someone 
 to click or if the goal all along was to get someone to laugh.\n\nIt got m
 e to thinking\, “Why not form a contest to see who can craft a phishing 
 e-mail that makes us do both? Click AND laugh?”\n\nAs an avid fisherman 
 who goes after the fish that swim\, I’m very familiar with the concept o
 f a “fish story”. A fish I catch may somehow end up looking a little b
 igger than it really is. That 12-inch bass becomes a 2-foot monster when h
 eld close to the camera. Or\, I might fib a little on what I used to catch
  a certain fish or where I caught it.\n\nI’m also a hacker\, with a secu
 rity day job\, more than familiar with the other kind of “phishing”. I
 t also can also be done through proclaiming incredible things to get you t
 o click on a link. Perhaps you’ve inherited a large sum of money? Or may
 be a mysterious government agent has some secret information that only you
  are privy to?\n\n\nThe Rules\n\nFirst off\, this is a contest about creat
 ivity\, but you don’t HAVE to be funny to win.\n\nThere is more than one
  way to win\, but there is only one entry per person. So\, you must choose
  which way you’re going from one of the following three categories:\n\n1
 . The Jester – This option is all about the laughter. Yes\, you might kn
 ow the technical ins and outs of SMTP or maybe you conduct penetration tes
 ts for a living and try to get your targets to click on those juicy links.
  But what we’re looking for in *this* option is more about just how good
  you are at giving us a chuckle. Write up a backstory\, but no need to foc
 us on too many of the technical details. Feel free to get really silly her
 e. We still want you to focus on a target from the list\, but the phish ne
 eds to do nothing more than make us laugh. These e-mails should be OBVIOUS
  phishes in this category.\n\n2. The Wizard – You’re doing your best t
 o ACTUALLY trick one of the targets. This would be more of your traditiona
 l phish. You’ll want to utilize the articles and create a backstory that
  includes any other potential sources of your OSINT. What caused you to ta
 ke the path you did with the e-mail? Also\, bonus points here for describi
 ng what happens AFTER your target clicks on a link. Again\, though\, you a
 re limited to 3500 characters\, so be concise. You want to trick them in t
 his one\, so the phish should not be overtly easy to spot.\n\n3. The Ruler
  – The last of the options is the toughest one. Can you combine the two?
  We’re looking for “targeted absurdity” in this option. Write a ridi
 culous backstory complete with technical chops and then back that up with 
 a phishing e-mail that busts a collective gut. The best e-mails in this co
 mpetition will find a way to balance humor with the basic bones of a targe
 ted phishing attempt.\n\nRemember\, this contest is more about creativity\
 , writing\, and finding a way to make us laugh. We’ll provide you with a
  LinkedIn profile of each member of the Management team\, and three magazi
 ne articles\, but it’s up to you to “fill in the blanks.” You get to
  make up what you want in the backstory. We’ve given you a start\, but y
 ou’ll have to do the rest.\n\n\nRules for entry:\n\nEach submission feat
 ures two distinct documents:\n\n1. The backstory – you’ll need to fill
  out the assumptions you made about your target. The more creative you get
 \, the more you’ll score. This needs to be limited to roughly 3500 chara
 cters.\n2. The e-mail – again\, this should be limited to no more than 3
 500 characters. (3500 is about the size of one page)\n\nYou will be suppli
 ed with some background newspaper and magazine articles about the potentia
 l targets along with LinkedIn profiles of each as well. It is then up to y
 ou to pick your path to victory:\n\nSave the e-mail and Backstory to a tex
 t file. Attach that text file to an e-mail and send it to phishstories@pro
 tonmail.com.\n\nContest begins May 15th and participants will have until J
 une 15th to submit their entry.\n\n\nOne entry per participant\n\nYou will
  receive confirmation of your entry. If you submit more than one\, we’re
  only counting and reading the first.\n\nIllustrations and graphics are no
 t accepted.\n\nPlease include your e-mail address and handle for communica
 tion and recognition.\n\nYou will receive a confirmation within 48 hours o
 f submission. Please contact us if you do not receive confirmation after 4
 8 hours.\n\nJudging will be conducted by a panel and completed within 2 we
 eks.\n\n\nScoring Criteria\n\nE-mail content – 50%\nBackstory – 40%\nF
 ollowing the instructions – 10%\n\nAwards are In Person. Top 3 will rece
 ive prizes – A “Jester”\, “Wizard”\, and “Ruler”. The Jester
  and Wizard receive one human badge each\, the Ruler will receive two huma
 n badges.\n\nYou can follow @phishstories on Twitter for updates and infor
 mation.\n\nEnjoy!\n\nThe winners will get recognition in the online progra
 m and in social media. If on-site during the conference\, they will also w
 alk the stage to be recognized at the Contest Closing Ceremony.\n\n\nWhat
 ’s the point?\n\nHaving won the creative writing contest for DEF CON 30 
 and the People’s Choice award for DEF CON 29\, I was looking for a way t
 o expand pre-con participation in the creative writing process and incorpo
 rate a little (or a lot) humor along the way. Writing is a skill that has 
 gotten me further in my information security career than most of my skills
 \, save perhaps my sense of humor. Combining the two can be very helpful i
 n gaining confidence for your own skills.\n\n\nThe Scenario\n\n\n\nFor thi
 s year’s inaugural contest\, our contestants will attempt to send a phis
 hing email to someone on the leadership team of DEF CON Custard and Cream\
 , a new custard shop opened in August of 2020 that has 31 distinct “Phla
 vors” of custard and ice cream. There are three individuals on the leade
 rship team for you to choose from:\n\nJulia Culter\, CEO\n\nPat Conline\, 
 CMO\n\nJohnny “Red” Packard\, CIO\n\nProfiles of Defcon Custard and Cr
 eam management team:\n​\n... \n \n\n..\n\n\nJulia Culter was always pass
 ionate about food and desserts. After working in various pastry shops and 
 bakeries\, she decided to start her own business and opened DEFCON Custard
  and Cream. Located in the heart of the city\, the shop quickly became a l
 ocal favorite for its delicious and unique flavors of custard.\n\nAs the o
 wner and head chef of DEFCON Custard and Cream\, Julia spends most of her 
 days in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes and perfecting her craf
 t. In her free time\, she enjoys reading cookbooks in her cozy three-story
  condo. She is known for her strong work ethic and commitment to providing
  her customers with the best possible experience.\n\nJulia Culter Founder 
 & Head Chef at DEFCON Custard and Cream\n\nSummary:\n\nPassionate and dedi
 cated pastry chef with experience in creating unique and delicious dessert
 s. Founded DEFCON Custard and Cream to provide customers with a one-of-a-k
 ind custard experience.\n\nExperience:\n\nFounder & Head Chef DEFCON Custa
 rd and Cream (May 2020 - Present)\n\n Developed and implemented unique cus
 tard flavors\n Managed all aspects of the business\, including hiring\, tr
 aining\, and inventory management\n Created marketing and advertising stra
 tegies to increase customer awareness and sales\n Pastry Chef Sweet Dreams
  Bakery (January 2018 - April 2020)\n\n Created and executed daily dessert
  menu\n Assisted in the development of new recipes and flavors\n Worked cl
 osely with the bakery owner to plan and execute special events and caterin
 g orders\n Education:\n\nBachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Le Cordon Bl
 eu College of Culinary Arts (September 2014 - May 2018)\n\nSkills:\n\n Pas
 try and dessert making\n Recipe development\n Inventory management\n Custo
 mer service\n Marketing and advertising\n Team leadership and training\n C
 ertifications:\n\n Food Safety and Sanitation Certification\n ServSafe Foo
 d Handler Certification\n ​...   (filedata/fetch?id=245240&d=1684527979)
 \n \n\n..\n\n\nPat Conline is the Chief Marketing Officer at DEFCON Custar
 d and Cream. With over 10 years of experience in the food and beverage ind
 ustry\, Pat brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company.\n\n
 As the CMO\, Pat is responsible for overseeing the marketing and advertisi
 ng efforts for DEFCON Custard and Cream. She has been working diligently o
 n tapping new markets for the custard shop\, with a focus on expanding the
  brand beyond its flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip. Pat is known for 
 her creative and innovative approach to marketing\, and is always looking 
 for new ways to promote the company and its delicious custard. When not wo
 rking\, Pat enjoys spending time with her pet parakeet Linda.\n\nPat Conli
 ne Chief Marketing Officer at DEFCON Custard and Cream\n\nSummary:\n\nExpe
 rienced marketing professional with a background in the food and beverage 
 industry. Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at DEFCON Custa
 rd and Cream\, overseeing all marketing and advertising efforts for the co
 mpany.\n\nExperience:\n\nChief Marketing Officer DEFCON Custard and Cream 
 (August 2020 - Present)\n\n Developed and implemented marketing strategies
  to promote the brand and increase customer awareness\n Created advertisin
 g campaigns to drive sales and increase brand recognition\n Worked closely
  with the company owner and sales team to develop and execute new market e
 xpansion plans\n Marketing Manager Cupcake Heaven (January 2018 - July 202
 0)\n\n Developed and executed marketing campaigns to drive sales and incre
 ase customer engagement\n Managed the company's social media presence and 
 online marketing efforts\n Created and managed the company's email marketi
 ng campaigns\n Education:\n\nBachelor of Science in Marketing University o
 f Nevada\, Las Vegas (September 2014 - May 2018)\n\nSkills:\n\n Marketing 
 strategy and planning\n Advertising and promotion\n Social media marketing
 \n Email marketing\n Customer engagement\n Sales and business development\
 n ​...  [URL=filedata/fetch?id=245242&d=1684528064]\n \n\n..\n\nJohnny "
 Red" Packard is the Chief Information Officer at DEFCON Custard and Cream.
  With a background in both culinary arts and web development\, Johnny brin
 gs a unique skillset to the company.\n\nAs the CIO\, Johnny is responsible
  for managing all of the company's information technology systems and ensu
 ring that they are running smoothly. In addition to his technical expertis
 e\, Johnny is also known for his creative flavor creations and is always c
 oming up with new and exciting custard flavors for the shop. In his free t
 ime\, Johnny enjoys moonlighting as a web developer and was even responsib
 le for creating the first DEFCON Custard and Cream website. He is known fo
 r his ability to bridge the gap between technology and culinary arts.\n\nJ
 ohnny "Red" Packard Chief Information Officer at DEFCON Custard and Cream\
 n\nSummary:\n\nExperienced IT professional with a background in web develo
 pment and culinary arts. Currently serving as the Chief Information Office
 r at DEFCON Custard and Cream\, overseeing all information technology syst
 ems and managing the company's website.\n\nExperience:\n\nChief Informatio
 n Officer DEFCON Custard and Cream (August 2020 - Present)\n\n Developed a
 nd implemented IT systems and processes to support the company's operation
 s\n Created and managed the company's website and online presence\n Collab
 orated with the head chef to create unique and innovative custard flavors\
 n Web Developer Freelance (January 2018 - July 2020)\n\n Developed and des
 igned websites for various clients\n Managed and maintained clients' websi
 tes and online presence\n Pastry Chef Sweet Dreams Bakery (September 2016 
 - December 2017)\n\n Created and executed daily dessert menu\n Assisted in
  the development of new recipes and flavors\n Education:\n\nBachelor of Sc
 ience in Computer Science University of Nevada\, Las Vegas (September 2014
  - May 2018)\n\nSkills:\n\n Web development and design\n Information techn
 ology management\n Recipe development and culinary arts\n Customer service
 \n Team leadership and training\n Certifications:\n\n CompTIA A+ Certifica
 tion\n CompTIA Network+ Certification\n CompTIA Security+ Certification\n 
 \nArticle 1: Def Cream Magazine\n\nDouble Dip on the Strip\n\nDEFCON Custa
 rd and Cream is not just the brainchild of one person\, but a team effort 
 led by Julia Culter\, the founder and head chef\, along with Pat Conline\,
  the Chief Marketing Officer\, and Johnny "Red" Packard\, the Chief Inform
 ation Officer.\n\nPat Conline\, who has over 10 years of experience in the
  food and beverage industry\, is responsible for overseeing the marketing 
 and advertising efforts for DEFCON Custard and Cream. "Our goal is to expa
 nd the brand beyond its flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip and tap into
  new markets\," says Pat. "I'm always looking for new and innovative ways 
 to promote the company and its delicious custard."\n\nJohnny "Red" Packard
 \, who brings a unique skillset to the company with his background in both
  culinary arts and web development\, is responsible for managing all of th
 e company's information technology systems and ensuring they are running s
 moothly. "I really enjoy the opportunity to bridge the gap between technol
 ogy and culinary arts\," says Johnny. "I was even responsible for creating
  the first DEFCON Custard and Cream website and it's been amazing to see h
 ow technology has helped us to grow and improve our business."\n\nTogether
 \, Julia\, Pat\, and Johnny have created a winning team that is dedicated 
 to providing their customers with the best possible experience. "We have s
 uch a great team here at DEFCON Custard and Cream\," says Julia. "We all b
 ring different skills and perspectives to the table\, and it's that divers
 ity that makes us so successful."\n\nWith a passion for food and desserts\
 , a commitment to customer service\, and a team of experts working togethe
 r\, DEFCON Custard and Cream is sure to continue its sweet success for yea
 rs to come.\n\nArticle 2: Linux Loves Bean Magazine\n\n"From Pastry Chef t
 o CIO: How Johnny 'Red' Packard is Revolutionizing the Dessert Industry"\n
 \nJohnny "Red" Packard is no stranger to the world of desserts. With a bac
 kground in both culinary arts and web development\, he brings a unique ski
 llset to his role as the Chief Information Officer at DEFCON Custard and C
 ream. But it's not just his technical expertise that sets him apart - it's
  his passion for experimentation and innovation.\n\nAs a pastry chef\, Joh
 nny has always been drawn to the creative process of recipe development an
 d flavor creation. "I've always enjoyed experimenting with different ingre
 dients and techniques to create new and exciting flavors\," he says. "I th
 ink that mindset really helps me in my role as CIO\, where I'm constantly 
 looking for new ways to improve and streamline our systems and processes."
 \n\nBut what really sets Johnny apart is his hobby of "penetration testing
 " and ethical hacking. Johnny has a passion for understanding how systems 
 and networks can be compromised\, and he uses that knowledge to ensure tha
 t DEFCON Custard and Cream's IT infrastructure is as secure as possible. "
 I think it's important to understand the potential threats and vulnerabili
 ties that exist in any system\," he says. "That way\, you can proactively 
 take steps to protect yourself and your customers."\n\nOne of the ways tha
 t Johnny has been able to apply this knowledge is by developing an online 
 ordering system that is both user-friendly and secure. "Our online orderin
 g system allows customers to place their orders from the comfort of their 
 own home\, but we also made sure to use secure methods of storing and tran
 smitting their information\," he explains. "It's a win-win for both our cu
 stomers and for us as a business."\n\nWith his background in both culinary
  arts and web development\, Johnny is able to bridge the gap between techn
 ology and culinary arts. His innovative approach and passion for experimen
 tation and innovation has helped DEFCON Custard and Cream to stand out in 
 the dessert industry.\n\n"I'm so grateful for the opportunity to do someth
 ing I love every day\, and to have such amazing customers who support me\,
 " says Johnny. "I can't wait to see what the future holds for DEFCON Custa
 rd and Cream."\n\nArticle 3: Bon Hacketit Magazine\n\n"Marketing the Sweet
  Life: Inside the Mind of DEFCON Custard and Cream's CMO"\n\nWhen it comes
  to marketing\, Pat Conline is a force to be reckoned with. As the Chief M
 arketing Officer at DEFCON Custard and Cream\, she's responsible for overs
 eeing all of the company's advertising and promotion efforts. But behind t
 he creative campaigns and clever slogans is a woman who's just as passiona
 te about custard as she is about marketing.\n\n"I've always had a sweet to
 oth\, and when I saw the opportunity to work with DEFCON Custard and Cream
 \, I knew it was the perfect fit\," says Pat. "It's been amazing to see ho
 w our marketing efforts have helped the brand to grow and become a househo
 ld name."\n\nBut despite her success in the marketing world\, Pat admits t
 hat she's not always the most tech-savvy person. "I'll be the first to adm
 it that I'm not the most computer-literate person out there\," she says. "
 I leave all of that stuff to Johnny\, our CIO. He's the one who makes sure
  our website and online systems are running smoothly."\n\nWhen asked about
  the company's computer network\, Pat is quick to deflect. "I don't know m
 uch about the technical side of things\," she admits. "But I know that Joh
 nny and his team have been hard at work\, they’re the cream of the crop.
 "\n\nBut despite her lack of technical expertise\, Pat's passion and dedic
 ation to her job are undeniable. "I love being able to create campaigns an
 d promotions that connect with people and make them excited about our cust
 ard\," she says. "It's an amazing feeling to know that our marketing effor
 ts are making a real difference."\n\nPat’s life outside of work is one t
 hat she’s hoping to have some time for now that DCC has gotten off the g
 round. "I have a pet Parakeet named Linda\, and I love spending time with 
 her\, but I do think with our launch it might be time to enjoy this great 
 city."\n\nWith her creative approach and passion for custard\, Pat Conline
  is helping to make DEFCON Custard and Cream a household name in the desse
 rt industry.\n\n"I'm so grateful for the opportunity to do something I lov
 e every day and to have such amazing customers who support me\," says Pat.
  "I can't wait to see what the future holds for DEFCON Custard and Cream."
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