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"Beverage" Cooling Contraption Contest (BCCC)
This contest was first held at Defcon 13. What is being planned for this year?
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Creative Writing: 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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CTF: Capture the Flag
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Back again to run the CTF this year we have the "Legitimate Business Syndicate" prepared to run CTF at Defcon. (site) , (Qualifying Contests), (twitter)
Back again to run the CTF this year we have the "Legitimate Business Syndicate" prepared to run CTF at Defcon. (site) , (Qualifying Contests), (twitter)
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August 7, 2015
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The DEFCON Darknet Project
<DAEMON>This world is getting out of control. Join us to create a defendable future. We will help you improve your skills and introduce you to a new community. We'll make sure you are prepared for the inevitable. Start here: dcdark.net (twitter)
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August 12, 2015
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EFF "SOHOpelessly broken"
Public open hacking of 10 off-the-shelf routers from popular manufacturers. (site) [EFF SOHO Router Hacking]
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July 2, 2015
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Hacker Jeopardy
Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win!
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July 1, 2015
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Network Forensics Puzzle Contest
This is a network scavenger hunt. In this challenge, contestants will monitor the network, look for clues, solve puzzles, and win prizes.
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OpenCTF (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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August 9, 2015
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FTC: Humanity Strikes Back
Last year at DEF CON 22, "Zapping Rachael," was the contest. The FTC returns to host a new contest to stop robocallers. (site)
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August 5, 2015
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T.D. Francis X-Hour Film Contest
T.D. Francis X-Hour Film Contest. Details TBA
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The Schemaverse Championship
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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June 20, 2015
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SECTF for kids (Social Engineering Capture the Flag for kids)
For Defcon 23, the Crew at Social-Engineer.org is challenging kids. 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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SECTF 6 (Social Engineering Capture the Flag 6)
Returning to Defcon 23, 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. Takes place in the Social Engineer Village. (site), (blog), (twitter)
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Warlock Games
Participants try their skills with digital forensics, physical security, and other challenges from an exploit team. (site)
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Wireless Capture the Flag (WCTF) (Wifi CTF)
Multi-part contest to capture the flag, centered on WiFi.
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