DC18: Official and Unofficial Events and Contests

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10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid Back for DEFCON 18 - The 10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid!!! Come and be a lucky audience member who will participate with a DEFCON Celebrity in a fast paced game of Pyramid! It may be the last Dick Clark property to be Seacrested... so we're bringing it to you FIRST! Every contestant has a chance at the FABULOUS PRIZES - all the way up to the GRAND PRIZE of 10,000¢!!!!!!! (site),(twitter.) Topics: 6 Posts: 25 Last Post: Post Mortem	6	25	Post Mortem by arahel_jazz August 4, 2010, 12:05
Artwork Contest(s) Want to try your hand with digital art for Defcon? Topics: 2 Posts: 20 Last Post: Vote for DEF CON 18 Art Here!	2	20	Vote for DEF CON 18 Art Here! by VerminX August 6, 2010, 07:49
Backdoor Hiding Contest Two contests in one Backdoor Hiding/Finding Contest (participate in either or both): In the first stage, participants provide a source code hiding a backdoor, in the second stage organizers mix the source codes with non-backdoored (placebos), and then ask people to spot the placebos. You get hiding points for being voted as a placebo and finding points for spotting the placebos. (site), (twitter) Topics: 3 Posts: 6 Last Post: News: Competition started; Jury announced; prizes announced	3	6	News: Competition started; Jury announced; prizes announced by awaissbein July 23, 2010, 17:20
Badge Hacking Contest The DEFCON Badge Hacking Contest awards the most ingenious, obscure, mischievous, obscene, or technologically astounding badge modifications created over the weekend. Topics: 12 Posts: 12 Last Post: [Defcon 18] Hardware Dev Resources	12	12	[Defcon 18] Hardware Dev Resources by devaja August 9, 2010, 13:12
Be The Match Foundation - Bone Marrow Drive Thomas Wilhelm was recently a bone marrow donor from the Be the Match program. We like that Idea and are going to do what we can to make sure they have the space they need in order to grow their donor registry.(FAQ), (Main Site), (blog), (twitter), (facebook), (sign-up). Topics: 7 Posts: 35 Last Post: Good Job Tom and Crystal	7	35	Good Job Tom and Crystal by Clutch August 4, 2010, 01:30
"Beverage" Cooling Contraption Contest This contest was first held at Defcon 13. What is being planned for this year? More inside. (site) Topics: 3 Posts: 33 Last Post: Beer Cooling at DEFCON 18	3	33	Beer Cooling at DEFCON 18 by Club81 July 22, 2010, 12:32
CannonBall Run The CannonBall Run to DefCon (site.) Topics: 2 Posts: 15 Last Post: Off my lazy ass	2	15	Off my lazy ass by Ray July 29, 2010, 03:08
CTF Everyone knows Capture The Flag! You don't? People apply skills in OS/Applications and protocols to gain access and score points. (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 9 Last Post: Apple patent lawyers fail to close ddtek, Defcon CTF goes on	2	9	Apple patent lawyers fail to close ddtek, Defcon CTF goes on by tanya August 4, 2010, 17:17
CTP : Capture the Packet CTP is a network scavenger hunt. In this challenge, contestants will monitor the network, look for clues, solve puzzles, and win prizes. Topics: 5 Posts: 7 Last Post: CTP - Signup Page Posted	5	7	CTP - Signup Page Posted by RiVeRSiDE July 28, 2010, 00:54
Crack Me If You Can For the first time, KoreLogic's Password Cracking Challenge is coming to DEFCON as a contest. 53,000 password hashes in 48 hours? You game? (site), (twitter) Topics: 14 Posts: 39 Last Post: Lots of new stats/dictionaries/rules/ etc on contest page	14	39	Lots of new stats/dictionaries/rules/ etc on contest page by Incremental October 11, 2010, 22:22
Crash and Compile Coding, compiling, competition, consumption (of alcohol) -- think of the fun! (site), (twitter.) Topics: 7 Posts: 55 Last Post: contest info	7	55	contest info by Zero_One August 15, 2010, 21:46
Dark Tangent s Tamper Evident Contest "Impossible to reseal or reuse". Your goal is to prove them wrong and document your work every step of the way. Topics: 7 Posts: 171 Last Post: New tags just arrived in the mail today...	7	171	New tags just arrived in the mail today... by WiK September 17, 2010, 16:35
DC101 DC101 is the Alpha to the closing ceremonies' Omega. It's the place to go to learn about the many facets of Con and to begin your Defconian Adventure. Whether you're a n00b or a long time attendee, DC101 can start you on the path toward maximizing your DefCon Experiences. Topics: 10 Posts: 65 Last Post: Thanks & Boos	10	65	Thanks & Boos by Clutch August 5, 2010, 19:06
Defcon Shoot Las Vegas, targets, people, weapons, fun. (site.) Topics: 15 Posts: 325 Last Post: Thank yous, and thoughts about next year	15	325	Thank yous, and thoughts about next year by noid August 9, 2010, 14:08
Defcon Short Story contest RTFR inside and submit to us a short story. The topic may be of your choosing so long as it meets the guidelines in the rules. Read threads inside for more information Topics: 18 Posts: 48 Last Post: Shop Branded 223 Ammo	18	48	Shop Branded 223 Ammo by Outdoor Limited October 22, 2019, 00:44
Defcon Social Engineering Contest The Crew at Social-Engineer.org is challenging you. We are inviting those of you who think you can use ethical social engineering skills to stretch your limits as a social engineer. A unique blend of information gathering, planning and attack vector execution will challenge the very core of every participant. This will be a different SE challenge as our focus is not on who can “get” the target the worst, but a true display of SE talents. (site) (Blog: Announcement) Topics: 1 Posts: 7 Last Post: Contest anyone?	1	7	Contest anyone? by loganWHD June 3, 2010, 12:37
Goon Band -- Recognize The Defcon Goon Band, Recognize, to play in the contest area at Defcon 18! Topics: 3 Posts: 37 Last Post: Thanks for coming out	3	37	Thanks for coming out by Deviant Ollam August 8, 2010, 09:33
Forum Meet An informal gathering of people on the forums at Defcon. Topics: 3 Posts: 103 Last Post: Forum Meet Time & Location	3	103	Forum Meet Time & Location by Rhenium July 28, 2010, 08:39
Freakshow Party and Related Events or Contests Tower of Bendy Girls, DJ Keith and Crew, the Return of the Bungee Run, and the All New Gladiator Joust! Topics: 1 Posts: 7 Last Post: Freakshow Party and Events	1	7	Freakshow Party and Events by overfien July 28, 2010, 22:59
Hacker Jeopardy Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win! Topics: 3 Posts: 10 Last Post: Hacker Jeopardy 2010 final results	3	10	Hacker Jeopardy 2010 final results by Lil Jinni August 26, 2010, 16:43
Hacker Karaoke Hackers, Karaoke... What more do you need to know? Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 (9PM-2AM) AND Saturday, July 31st, 2010 (9PM-2AM) Location: Skybox #212 (site), (twitter.) Topics: 4 Posts: 18 Last Post: Karaoke Player	4	18	Karaoke Player by byteflip August 6, 2010, 20:32
Hardware Hacking Village Just as the name implies, this is a forum for discussion of the new Hardware Hacking Village. (Wiki: HHV plans) Topics: 15 Posts: 168 Last Post: Hardware hacking contest?	15	168	Hardware hacking contest? by afterburn188 September 10, 2010, 00:18
Lockpicking Contests This is the Lockpicking Contest at Defcon. This is a contest run by Deviant and TOOOL-USA. This includes: Points Competition, Lock Field Stripping, Speed Picking Competition, Gringo Warrior, and more! Topics: 3 Posts: 28 Last Post: [Lockpicking/Locksmithing] Contests at DEFCON 18	3	28	[Lockpicking/Locksmithing] Contests at DEFCON 18 by warelock July 19, 2010, 19:19
LosT @ Con Mystery Challenge The LosT@Con Mystery Challenge returns to Defcon - will you complete the challenge? (site.) Topics: 37 Posts: 258 Last Post: team psychoholics writeup	37	258	team psychoholics writeup by flirzan August 27, 2010, 12:42
Massage Table In Contest Room There are plans to have a massage table in the contest room. A person has contacted a goon to make arrangements for this, and more information is expected soon. This description and the title for this forum may change once more is known about it. Topics: 2 Posts: 19 Last Post: Well, THAT fucking rocked!	2	19	Well, THAT fucking rocked! by Viss August 2, 2010, 23:27
Mohawk-Con! Get your head buzzed at DC 18 to support the EFF! Topics: 1 Posts: 5 Last Post: Mohawk-Con!	1	5	Mohawk-Con! by spux June 20, 2010, 08:43
Ninja Networks Badge and Events Forum for threads about the badge and the party. (site) (twitter) Topics: 7 Posts: 112 Last Post: Ninja Party Music - DJ Bolivia	7	112	Ninja Party Music - DJ Bolivia by djbolivia October 14, 2010, 19:47
Official DEF CON DJs, Music, and Events Official DEF CON DJs, Music, and Events -- Subforum for discussion of The Zombie Ball and Cyberpunk Gala (formerly The Black and White Ball or B&W Ball) and related items like Official Defcon Entertainment, DJ action, music and more. Topics: 20 Posts: 88 Last Post: Beatport	20	88	Beatport by Xenos October 15, 2010, 20:34
Open CTF Not to be confused with the original Capture the Flag (CTF), OCTF is organized by TubeWarriors to be played openly by people at Defcon. (Formerly known as the aCTF or "amateur Capture the Flag.") (site) , (FAQ) , (register). Topics: 11 Posts: 73 Last Post: Open Capture the Flag 6 Released	11	73	Open Capture the Flag 6 Released by phunkedelik October 8, 2010, 23:41
PCB PWNage In this Mini-Contest from the Hardware Hacking Village (HHV) contestants compete with each other to see: Who can make the coolest PCB Design. (twitter) Topics: 2 Posts: 7 Last Post: PCB Pwnage Rules	2	7	PCB Pwnage Rules by c0re1287 July 31, 2010, 01:01
QueerCon Open to everyone, but goaled to including GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered) Hackers at Defcon-- its a party within Defcon! (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 19 Last Post: QueerCon is on!	2	19	QueerCon is on! by Xr@y July 31, 2010, 19:56
Ricketts Sniffing/Trivia Contest UNOFFICIAL (last minute addition) This is not in the program or on the website. Pyr0 let me know that it should be treated as unofficial. This is where general information about the contest would go along with site URL, wiki links and/or twitter links, but there was no planning. Read details inside to learn more. Topics: 2 Posts: 7 Last Post: Ricketts Sniffing/Trivia Contest	2	7	Ricketts Sniffing/Trivia Contest by ishtr July 31, 2010, 08:23
Scavenger Hunt Discussions for The DefCon Scavenger Hunt. Send suggestions for the scavenger hunt list to scavlist (and here is where the at symbol can be placed) gmail (and of course you need a dot here) com (Facebook), (twitter.) Topics: 13 Posts: 62 Last Post: Scavenger Hunt on Facebook	13	62	Scavenger Hunt on Facebook by eris October 2, 2010, 14:46
Skytalks Skytalks are presentations (55-110 min) that are designed to overclock your brain with cutting edge information about sensitive topics that you might not be able to freely discuss or research from the privacy of your own home, workplace, or favorite con. Topics: 3 Posts: 6 Last Post: SPEAKERS SELECTED!!!!!	3	6	SPEAKERS SELECTED!!!!! by Nikita July 11, 2010, 21:08
Spiders are Fun Party and Related Contests Forum for "Spiders are Fun Party" and associated contests like "World's Number 1 Hacker" or "World's #1 Hacker" or "World's no. 1 Hacker" Topics: 1 Posts: 15 Last Post: The World's No.1 Hacker Contest	1	15	The World's No.1 Hacker Contest by Rewt Daemon July 25, 2010, 06:50
Spot the Fed The one and only Defcon "Spot the Fed" Contest Topics: 1 Posts: 15 Last Post: Will the Fed from DC17 be at 18?	1	15	Will the Fed from DC17 be at 18? by Supralingua July 28, 2010, 00:30
The Summit Summary: theSummit is a Fund Raiser for the Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday Night between Black Hat and DEF CON events.(twitter), (site) Topics: 6 Posts: 13 Last Post: Vegas 2.0 Contacts on Forums	6	13	Vegas 2.0 Contacts on Forums by Dallas July 16, 2010, 15:54
Toxic BBQ Where planning and discussion about the Toxic BBQ Event takes place. (site.) Topics: 5 Posts: 53 Last Post: Thanks Again	5	53	Thanks Again by L0nd0 August 7, 2010, 14:55
Twitter Hunt Follow @TheSuggmeister on twitter, and watch for clues which lead to prizes. (@TheSuggmeister), (#defconTH), (FAQ) Topics: 4 Posts: 8 Last Post: Helpful Apps	4	8	Helpful Apps by abyssknight July 21, 2010, 09:13
Wall of Sheep Are you a sheep? Maybe you are and don't know it. Think you can herd the sheep to slaughter? Do it! This is the Wall of Sheep. Topics: 2 Posts: 12 Last Post: OSWA – Pre-release rumor?	2	12	OSWA – Pre-release rumor? by eris July 24, 2010, 19:33
What is in Neil s Pants? A Trivia game, where prizes include, but not limited to, Items from Neil's pants. Held online & may contain hints & secrets to win Leetness. Prizes to be claimed at Defcon or mailed to via snail mail. Good Luck! Topics: 1 Posts: 78 Last Post: What is in Neil's Pants?	1	78	What is in Neil's Pants? by Nikita July 27, 2010, 00:58
Contests/Events that have been canceled
canceled ~~Defcon Geo Challenge~~ canceled ~~Geo Caching with a digital twist. RFID Caches, Cryptography, Ciphering & GPS reveal digital caches on the Vegas Strip. (site.)~~ Topics: 3 Posts: 14 Last Post: GeoChallenge CANCELED For DC18	3	14	GeoChallenge CANCELED For DC18 by mage2 July 21, 2010, 08:30
canceled ~~Hack Fortress~~ canceled ~~Participate in an 8 vs 8 tournament of the greatest video game ever made. Individuals and teams welcome. (site.) (Previously: Team Fortress 2 Tournament)~~ Topics: 2 Posts: 9 Last Post: No Hack Fortress. Sad Panda	2	9	No Hack Fortress. Sad Panda by TheCotMan June 18, 2010, 14:18

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