Announcement

This contest was first held at Defcon 13. What is being planned for this year?

Contest run by Deviant, Black Bag is to replace Gringo Warrior, (twitter)

Attack your way to the moon! (site) , (FaceBook) , (twitter)

For the 5th year, KoreLogic is running the premiere password cracking contest. How many hashes can you crack during DEFCON? Fire up your CLOUD and GPUs. (site), (twitter)

Coding, compiling, competition, consumption (of alcohol) -- think of the fun! (site), (twitter.)

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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Back again to run the CTF this year we have the "Legitimate Business Syndicate" prepared to run CTF at Defcon. (site) , (Qualifying Contests), (twitter)

New for DEF CON 23 is CyberNinja Range. (site)

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).

<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)

Under new Management. Planning, Discussion, Q&A and Status for the Defcon Robot Contest. More information at (site), (github)

Public open hacking of 10 off-the-shelf routers from popular manufacturers. (site) [EFF SOHO Router Hacking]

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)

Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win!

This is a network scavenger hunt. In this challenge, contestants will monitor the network, look for clues, solve puzzles, and win prizes.

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).

Last year at DEF CON 22, "Zapping Rachael," was the contest. The FTC returns to host a new contest to stop robocallers. (site)

T.D. Francis X-Hour Film Contest. Details TBA

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, (site), (Facebook), (twitter.)

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)

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)

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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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)

Participants try their skills with digital forensics, physical security, and other challenges from an exploit team. (site)

Multi-part contest to capture the flag, centered on WiFi.