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UNOFFICIAL Defcon Kart Defcon Kart at Defcon 19. (site) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid Back for DEFCON 19 - 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: 5 Posts: 14 Last Post: Looking for information, pictures, videos... anything.	5	14	Looking for information, pictures, videos... anything. by astcell October 22, 2011, 13:52
Alcoholic Ice Cream Contest Alcoholic Ice Cream Contest. Alcohol. Ice cream. Mix. Serve. Best one wins. (twitter) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Artwork Contest(s) Want to try your hand with digital art for Defcon? Topics: 1 Posts: 12 Last Post: DEF CON 19 Artwork Contest is Open!	1	12	DEF CON 19 Artwork Contest is Open! by Club81 August 23, 2011, 06:06
Backdoor Hiding Contest Core Security's CoreTex Competitions team running 'Backdoorhiding' with 2 stages; choose one or both & most points wins! 1=[Hide your backdoors in plain sight], 2=[Spot all players backdoors]. (site), (twitter) Topics: 3 Posts: 3 Last Post: Hiding stage deadline delayed - still have time to submit	3	3	Hiding stage deadline delayed - still have time to submit by awaissbein August 3, 2011, 15:25
"Beverage" Cooling Contraption Contest This contest was first held at Defcon 13. What is being planned for this year? More inside. (site) Topics: 8 Posts: 30 Last Post: Beer Cooling at DEFCON 20	8	30	Beer Cooling at DEFCON 20 by Thorn December 18, 2011, 20:19
CannonBall Run The CannonBall Run to DefCon (site.) Topics: 4 Posts: 10 Last Post: 9 days away	4	10	9 days away by astcell July 26, 2011, 11:47
CTF: Binjitsu III Everyone knows Capture The Flag! You don't? Contestants apply l33t skillz in an all out cyber war demonstrating OS, application and network security dominance in order to gain unauthorized access and score points (digital flags) while simultaneously preventing others from doing the same. (site) (twitter) Topics: 3 Posts: 5 Last Post: CTF in the news, blogs	3	5	CTF in the news, blogs by TheCotMan September 1, 2011, 03:30
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. (signup) Topics: 4 Posts: 7 Last Post: Capture the Packet - FAQ	4	7	Capture the Packet - FAQ by sugardaddy July 26, 2011, 22:42
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: 5 Posts: 10 Last Post: Twitter Feed	5	10	Twitter Feed by minga July 29, 2011, 08:51
Crash and Compile Coding, compiling, competition, consumption (of alcohol) -- think of the fun! (site), (twitter.) Topics: 4 Posts: 52 Last Post: Register for Crash and Compile	4	52	Register for Crash and Compile by Gigs July 28, 2011, 09:57
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. (site) Topics: 10 Posts: 119 Last Post: [Support Question: Community Talk-> /dev/random]Tamper evident hacks...need resources	10	119	[Support Question: Community Talk-> /dev/random]Tamper evident hacks...need resources by troll August 22, 2011, 06:29
Datamatrix Contest A reverse engineering game. (site), (twitter). Topics: 2 Posts: 2 Last Post: Contest's prizes	2	2	Contest's prizes by awaissbein July 29, 2011, 16:04
Defcon Badge Forum for the Defcon 19 badge and badge-like discussion. (twitter), (<a href="Classified%3a%20DTS//FDUO">site</a>) Topics: 5 Posts: 5 Last Post: [Defcon 19] Writeup?	5	5	[Defcon 19] Writeup? by jjarmoc August 9, 2011, 10:03
Defcon Beard & Championship Due to the growing number of awesome beards at DEFCON and the (popularity?) of the shitshow that is beardsmanship, it's time that folks were recognized for letting their unix beards fly. (site), (twitter), (facebook) Topics: 3 Posts: 15 Last Post: The DEF CON Beard & Moustache Championships are official	3	15	The DEF CON Beard & Moustache Championships are official by EvilMoFo August 16, 2011, 03:51
Defcon Geo Challenge 2.1 Geo Caching with a digital twist. RFID Caches, Cryptography, Ciphering & GPS reveal digital caches on the Vegas Strip. (site) (twitter) Topics: 7 Posts: 21 Last Post: Future of the GeoChallenge	7	21	Future of the GeoChallenge by Deviant Ollam August 14, 2011, 12:10
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: 16 Posts: 58 Last Post: Post-DefCon 19: Discussion	16	58	Post-DefCon 19: Discussion by eris September 12, 2011, 02:41
EFF Hack the Vote EFF and Vegas 2.0 present "Hack the Vote" on e-voting machines. Which candidates wins will be determined by the number of votes and your ability to steal them. (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 3 Last Post: HTV - What the hell am I voting on?	2	3	HTV - What the hell am I voting on? by hackajar July 18, 2011, 13:52
Hot Sauce Wars Kamikaze Hot Sauce Wars. You think your favorite is the best? Bring it and maybe you can volunteer life and limb to judge it, too! (site.) Topics: 6 Posts: 60 Last Post: how did it go this year? what about next year?	6	60	how did it go this year? what about next year? by wreq5 January 4, 2012, 16:57
Network Forensics Puzzle Contest The Network Forensics Puzzle Contest is a challenging mystery requiring contestants to forensically analyze packet captures (and more!) to uncover an evil plot. (site), (twitter) Topics: 4 Posts: 14 Last Post: Post-Con Updates!	4	14	Post-Con Updates! by Triskt August 16, 2011, 10:20
Hacker Jeopardy Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win! Topics: 2 Posts: 3 Last Post: Registration for Hacker Jeopardy XIX is now open!	2	3	Registration for Hacker Jeopardy XIX is now open! by winn July 8, 2011, 15:06
Gringo Warrior (Lockpicking Contest) Contest run by Deviant, Gringo Warrior asks people to escape a mock Mexican jail. Can you do it? Topics: 2 Posts: 5 Last Post: Gringo Warrior went out with a bang!	2	5	Gringo Warrior went out with a bang! by Deviant Ollam August 8, 2011, 19:39
Hack Fortress Hackers and gamers team up in the coolest gaming tournament at Defcon. Combining a hacking contest with a TF2 tourney, the teams must work together as actions in one environment impact the other. (twitter), (site) Topics: 4 Posts: 9 Last Post: Onsite signups	4	9	Onsite signups by gdead July 29, 2011, 13:48
Lockpicking Village The Lock-Picking Village has many demonstrations and some contests. This is a run by mny volunteers such as Deviant and TOOOL-USA. This may include: Points Competition, Lock Field Stripping, Speed Picking Competition, and more! Topics: 5 Posts: 11 Last Post: Lock-picking in the news/blogs	5	11	Lock-picking in the news/blogs by TheCotMan August 31, 2011, 19:54
Network sniffer shooting game. TBA Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
OCTF (Open Capture The Flag) Not to be confused with the original Capture the Flag (CTF), OCTF is organized by The Open CTF Group to be played openly by people at Defcon. (Formerly known as the aCTF or "amateur Capture the Flag.") (site). Topics: 3 Posts: 12 Last Post: Playlist	3	12	Playlist by livinded August 12, 2011, 21:16
Project #2 Project 2 is active. Look for puzzles everywhere in the con, bring your answers to the terminal in the contest area. (site) (Ole Site URL) Topics: 1 Posts: 25 Last Post: Project 2	1	25	Project 2 by zephyr August 12, 2011, 12:52
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: 4 Posts: 29 Last Post: Teh Winnars!	4	29	Teh Winnars! by eris August 20, 2011, 20:20
The Schmooze Strikes Back - SECTF 2 (Social Engineering Capture the Flag 2) Returning to Defcon 19, 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) (announced) Topics: 4 Posts: 4 Last Post: Stories on SECTF2 in news/blogs	4	4	Stories on SECTF2 in news/blogs by TheCotMan August 31, 2011, 21:08
The Schemaverse DEFCON Tournament (When Space elephants attack ) The Schemaverse is a space-based strategy game implemented entirely within a PostgreSQL database where you compete against other players using raw SQL commands. Use your SQL skills to interactively command your fleets to glory during this weekend-long tournament for the database geeks. Or, if your PL/pgSQL-foo is strong, wield it to write AI and have your fleet command itself while you enjoy the con! Topics: 7 Posts: 31 Last Post: Continued discussion	7	31	Continued discussion by Abstrct September 15, 2011, 14:26
Spot the Fed The one and only Defcon "Spot the Fed" Contest Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
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. (site), (twitter) Topics: 3 Posts: 16 Last Post: WoS in the news/blogs	3	16	WoS in the news/blogs by TheCotMan September 1, 2011, 03:25
DC19: Official and Unofficial Events
15-minute survey for a free t-shirt "The findings of this study will help the general public better understand how different intentions of hacking might entail different implications for various social groups."(Quoted, as-is, not claims from forums.) Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: Details?	1	1	Details? by yamamushi August 2, 2011, 21:08
Be The Match Foundation - Bone Marrow Drive Back for its second year! Take part of the coolest "Bio-Hack" around... register with "Be the Match" at DefCon, and take the first step to become a Bone Marrow Donor. (site), (blog), (twitter), (FaceBook), (Sign-up/Signup). Topics: 6 Posts: 15 Last Post: Why you should join Be The Match's registry	6	15	Why you should join Be The Match's registry by Grendel May 17, 2011, 11:11
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. (site) Topics: 4 Posts: 49 Last Post: Thanks for DC101 at DC19	4	49	Thanks for DC101 at DC19 by HighWiz August 11, 2011, 17:43
DCTV What is Defcon TV? At the Alexis Park (before the Rio) it was many things: a collection of videos recorded at Defcon. Later it was a "Movies" channel with hacker-approved movies, then movies with "Defcon Filler Videos" between movies, then it included video and audio of presentation tracks, pumped into rooms. What will it be this year? Topics: 5 Posts: 50 Last Post: DEFCON Filler archive	5	50	DEFCON Filler archive by Deviant Ollam August 3, 2011, 10:15
UNOFFICIAL Defcon Kids Focused on content for beginner hackers age 8-16, we have a classroom for kids to participate in demos and workshops, such as learning how to open Master locks, Google Hacking, making Electronics, Social Engineering, coding in Scratch and Communicating in Code. (site), (twitter) Topics: 4 Posts: 100 Last Post: Defcon Kids in the news (Part 2)	4	100	Defcon Kids in the news (Part 2) by TheCotMan September 30, 2011, 20:40
DefCon Massage TBA (Last year: "Massage Table in the Contest Area": 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: 1 Posts: 2 Last Post: Massage returns to DEFCON 19!	1	2	Massage returns to DEFCON 19! by AlxRogan August 1, 2011, 05:42
Defcon Radio Defcon Radio will be streaming live radio action 24/7 during the con. Speaker interviews,news,party coverage...correspondants will crawl the trenches of con to bring you entertainment. Are you not entertained? Topics: 4 Posts: 43 Last Post: Goon Band Performance will be streamed tonight at 8pm	4	43	Goon Band Performance will be streamed tonight at 8pm by Xodia August 5, 2011, 19:30
UNOFFICIAL Defcon Shoot Las Vegas, targets, people, weapons, fun. (site.) Topics: 36 Posts: 552 Last Post: Epic Win! Thank You DEFCON Shoot	36	552	Epic Win! Thank You DEFCON Shoot by Picch October 11, 2011, 01:41
Hacker Karaoke Hackers, Karaoke... What more do you need to know? Time: ... Location: ... (site), (twitter.) Topics: 1 Posts: 16 Last Post: SONGS I DEMAND	1	16	SONGS I DEMAND by seeess August 3, 2011, 08:19
Ham license exams Want to get a license as a Ham or upgrade your license? Topics: 4 Posts: 37 Last Post: Update: Lost session, no retest required, but I do need new paperwork from y'all	4	37	Update: Lost session, no retest required, but I do need new paperwork from y'all by JonM October 14, 2011, 11:14
Hardware Hacking Village Just as the name implies, this is a forum for discussion of the new Hardware Hacking Village. (Wiki: HHV plans) Topics: 8 Posts: 38 Last Post: Jon Williams (of Nuts and Volts fame) will be presenting a class or two!	8	38	Jon Williams (of Nuts and Volts fame) will be presenting a class or two! by bombnav August 8, 2011, 17:37
Mohawk-Con Get your head buzzed at DC 19 to support the EFF! (twitter) () Topics: 3 Posts: 42 Last Post: MohawkCon in the news	3	42	MohawkCon in the news by TheCotMan August 31, 2011, 21:17
The Official #BloodKode Challenge Q: What can you get a hacker that has it all?!? A: How about some blood & bone marrow! (Twitter: #BloodKode) Topics: 1 Posts: 36 Last Post: The Official #BloodKode Challenge Thread ~:-)	1	36	The Official #BloodKode Challenge Thread ~:-) by GeneErik August 1, 2011, 18:22
Skytalks Back for a fourth blowout year, 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. (Facebook), (twitter) Topics: 10 Posts: 57 Last Post: Skytalks IV - Speakers and Abstracts	10	57	Skytalks IV - Speakers and Abstracts by bluknight August 4, 2011, 20:50
Wireless Village Everything you always wanted to know about wireless (802.11, bluetooth, RFID) and Amateur Radio all in one place. The Defcon 19 Wireless Village is the place you will want to be. Stop by, listen, learn and have fun. Topics: 1 Posts: 7 Last Post: Announcement copied from thread=12042	1	7	Announcement copied from thread=12042 by DaKahuna July 10, 2011, 12:54
"Watch The Carnage" Network visualization View the DefCon network activity as a 3D model, in real time. Take a turn flying through it and trying to find your friends. Try to set off the IDS in to make a cool visual. See if it's really "the most hostile network on Earth." (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 11 Last Post: "Watch The Carnage" Network visualization	1	11	"Watch The Carnage" Network visualization by Bbox July 5, 2011, 15:37
Defcon Workshops TBA Topics: 2 Posts: 37 Last Post: what are people's opinions?	2	37	what are people's opinions? by YenTheFirst July 27, 2011, 20:32
DC19: Official and Unofficial Parties and Social Gatherings
The DC19 "Chillout" Room and lounge (Room #1 of the Rio Pavilion) Your hacker oasis in the Vegas desert! A place to socialize, kick it, and partake/watch contests that merge hacking and the arts. (twitter), (FaceBook) Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: Forum Closed, consolidated to "Official DEFCON Music and Entertainment"	1	1	Forum Closed, consolidated to "Official DEFCON Music and Entertainment" by TheCotMan July 13, 2011, 17:11
UNOFFICIAL The 303 Badge / Party (Temporary Description) This private party is NOT run by Defcon Staff, but is instead created through hard work and contributions by the 303 for the 303 and many people at Defcon. Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
UNOFFICIAL The 312 Crew Party This private party is NOT run by Defcon Staff, but is instead created by the 312 for the 312 and the many people at Defcon Saturday Night. (twitter), (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 3 Last Post: the 312 crew party - saturday night	1	3	the 312 crew party - saturday night by zfasel July 24, 2011, 14:13
Arduino 101 - Workspace/Workshop A workspace like the "Hardware Hacking Village" but devoted to Arduino Development. Since a lot of people have them and have never bothered to learn how to use them. Topics: 1 Posts: 15 Last Post: Arduino Workshop?	1	15	Arduino Workshop? by LosT July 14, 2011, 03:10
Defcon Cycle_OverRide (was: Defcon Bike) Rent bicycles, hire a guide, and endure a 2 Hour bike ride in the Las Vegas heat! Got Water? (Join List/Form), (twitter), (#hacktheheat) Topics: 6 Posts: 41 Last Post: Wed night prep	6	41	Wed night prep by wreq5 August 2, 2011, 22:38
Drunken Banter Got rants? Did you just experience an antic of awesome measure? Are you about 10 seconds from passing out in the hallway? Post here! Topics: 19 Posts: 118 Last Post: Offical DC18 Drink recipe anyone?	19	118	Offical DC18 Drink recipe anyone? by The Dark Tangent December 23, 2020, 21:25
Goon Band -- Recognize The Defcon Goon Band, Recognize, to play in the SECRET LOCATION at Defcon 19! (Where "Secret Location" is TBA.) Topics: 4 Posts: 27 Last Post: Video of the goon band (any online yet?)	4	27	Video of the goon band (any online yet?) by TheCotMan September 10, 2011, 23:58
Forum Meet An informal gathering of people on the forums at Defcon. (twitter), (#DFM19) Topics: 7 Posts: 209 Last Post: DefCon 19 Forum Meet	7	209	DefCon 19 Forum Meet by I.T. Warrior August 23, 2011, 09:58
Official DEFCON Music and Entertainment Pools, hackers, sunburns, dragons?, rappers, djs, musicians, spies & interactives! (twitter), (FaceBook) Topics: 7 Posts: 58 Last Post: The Official DC19 Pool Parties	7	58	The Official DC19 Pool Parties by liberator August 6, 2011, 20:53
UNOFFICIAL HackBus The Hackbus is the most entertaining method of going to Defcon from the SF bay area. It also carries passengers to the Defcon Shoot and the Toxic BBQ. (Site), (Twitter), (Facebook), (Forum(external link)) Topics: 1 Posts: 11 Last Post: The HackBus trip to Defcon 19	1	11	The HackBus trip to Defcon 19 by EvilMoFo August 3, 2011, 05:54
UNOFFICIAL The 2011 Ninja Badge / Party (Temporary Description) This private party is NOT run by Defcon Staff, but is instead created through hard work and contributions by Ninja Networks for many people at Defcon. (site) , (twitter) Topics: 2 Posts: 19 Last Post: Ninja Badge / Party 2011 - CANCELED	2	19	Ninja Badge / Party 2011 - CANCELED by seeess August 2, 2011, 13:29
UNOFFICIAL Pre-Defcon Party Pre-Defcon party at the Alexis Park - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 44 Last Post: Announcing PreDefcon party (tues-thurs, AP)	2	44	Announcing PreDefcon party (tues-thurs, AP) by kallahar August 9, 2011, 12:01
QueerCon Open to everyone, but goaled to including GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered) Hackers at Defcon-- its a party within Defcon! (site) (facebook) Topics: 5 Posts: 22 Last Post: Queercon Observations	5	22	Queercon Observations by djbolivia August 11, 2011, 15:36
The Summit EFF Fundraiser Summary: theSummit is a Fund Raiser for the Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday Night between Black Hat and DEF CON events.(twitter), (site) Topics: 3 Posts: 11 Last Post: theSummit - Raffle Prizes and Giveaways - Round Two	3	11	theSummit - Raffle Prizes and Giveaways - Round Two by Dallas July 26, 2011, 15:47
UNOFFICIAL Toxic BBQ Where planning and discussion about the Toxic BBQ Event takes place. (site.) Topics: 9 Posts: 73 Last Post: Alternatives Eatup to the Toxic BBQ	9	73	Alternatives Eatup to the Toxic BBQ by [Syntax] August 4, 2011, 15:58

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