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10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid
Back for DEFCON 20 - 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.)
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July 21, 2012
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Artwork Contest(s)
Want to try your hand with digital art for Defcon? (More info from Neil later.)
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July 13, 2012
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"Beverage" Cooling Contraption Contest
This contest was first held at Defcon 13. What is being planned for this year? More inside. (site)
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July 27, 2012
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BroCTF (Bro Capture The Flag)
Not to be confused with the original Capture the Flag (CTF), or the original OpenCTF (OCTF), the BroCTF is something new for this year. This description will likely change once I get more information from Pyr0. (site)
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July 30, 2012
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CTF: Binjitsu IV (name change expected)
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) (DC20 page)
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September 11, 2012
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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)
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July 23, 2012
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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)
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August 6, 2012
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Defcon Badge
Forum for the Defcon 20 badge and badge-like discussion. (twitter), Copied link from last year: (<a href="Classified%3a%20DTS//FDUO">site</a>) (This link may change)
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July 2, 2012
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Defcon Exploit Hackathon
Accept challenge to code a new exploitation utility for release during Defcon. (Description may change)
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July 17, 2012
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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
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August 7, 2012
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Hacker Jeopardy
Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win!
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July 31, 2012
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Black Bag (Lockpicking Contest)
Contest run by Deviant, Black Bag is to replace Gringo Warrior. (Cot says: I am still waiting to hear if this received a thumbs-up or not: this comment needs to be updated and rmeoved when status is known.)
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July 8, 2012
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LosT @ Con Mystery Challenge
The LosT@Con Mystery Challenge returns to Defcon - will you complete the challenge?
(site.), (Twitter: #mysterychallenge), (Twitter: 1o57)
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July 19, 2012
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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).
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The Schmooze Strikes Back - SECTF 3 (Social Engineering Capture the Flag 3)
Returning to Defcon 20, 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)
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July 14, 2012
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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! (site) , (Twitter)
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