Good news, everyone! Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got a few hundred tasty DEF CON 34 videos for your enjoyment and general edification.

Please enjoy this year’s entrees either dine in

https://www.youtube.com/@DEFCONConference

or takeout

https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2034/DEF%20CON%2034%20video%20and%20slides/

If you’ve saved a little room for desert, you’ll find we’ve also included this year’s Hacker Jeopardy.

As always, binge responsibly, learn a bit and pass it on.

#defcon #defcon34

DEF CON 2027 Theme Drop!

The theme for next year’s DEF CON is ‘The Age of Experimentation’.

In times of rapid, explosive change it’s important to stay grounded in the basics. When things get too ‘vibey’ there’s no substitute for knowing how things really work, and having the tools to move things forward.

The basics of the theme are available on the website and in a pdf on the media server.

As always, we can’t wait to see where you’ll take the concept. More soon.

Can’t wait to see you all next year!

https://media.defcon.org/DEF%20CON%2035/DEF%20CON%202027%20Theme.pdf

#defcon #defcon35 #defconsingapore #defconme

Registration is open for DEF CON Singapore 2!

We're returning to the fabulous Marina Bay Sands March 4-6 2027, and we're bringing the full DEF CON experience.

Please join us for our special blend of hands-on villages, world class talks and all the contests, games and parties you can handle.

We can't wait to rejoin our gracious hosts and friends in Singapore, and we hope we'll see you there.

Register online at:
https://sg.shop.defcon.org

#defccon #defconsingapore #dcsingapore #defconsingapore2

RIP Margaret Hamilton, software engineer extraordinaire.

"We had to find a way and we did. Looking back, we were the luckiest people in the world; there was no choice but to be pioneers." - Hamilton on the Apollo 11 mission

https://news.mit.edu/2026/margaret-hamilton-computing-pioneer-dies-1007

All systems are go for DEF CON Singapore 2!

We’re excited to announce our return to Singapore 4-6 March, 2027.
Even better, DCSG2 follows directly after Black Hat Singapore. For BH attendees it’s a perfect opportunity to make a week of it.

We’ll be opening online registration soon.

We’re back at the lovely and capacious Marina Bay Sands, and we’re bringing the whole DEF CON experience with us. World class talks, immersive Villages, contests and entertainment.

Of course, if you want to do more than just attend, watch this space. Now that the dates are set we’ll be posting Calls for Papers, Contests, Villages, Communities, and Entertainment. The opportunities to participate are legion.

DEF CON Singapore 1 was amazing. We’re looking forward to rejoining our new friends and making new memories. We hope we’ll see you there.

Please save the date and follow us at defcon.social for all the latest news.

See you soon.

#defcon #defconsingapore #singapore #DCSG2

A good article on the Harassment Kill Chain and what to watch out for at conferences and other social gatherings:
https://professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/interviews/harassment-kill-chain-at-tech-conferences/

More early release goodies for you! The live music, pictures, short videos and a bunch more content from DC34 are ready for downloading on media.defcon.org. Front-load your weekend with some DEF CON vibes.

And in that spirit, here’s another talk - Bruce Schneier’s presentation ‘Hacking AI’.

https://youtu.be/eEBv0STiYhI

Enjoy, and pass it on.

#defcon #defcon34 #bruceschneier #throwbackthursday

Let’s start the week with another early release talk from DEF CON 34 - this time it’s ‘ESP32 as a counter-surveillance platform’. The humble, reasonably-priced microcontroller, along with an emerging group of open-source applications, are helping democratize counter-surveillance.

Enjoy, and pass it on.

https://youtu.be/PcK-TDmzshc

#defcon #defcon34

The DC34 early release talks roll on with Bill Swearingen’s presentation on defeating facial recognition with a little strategically applied style.

Confound the panopticon and keep the look crispy. Wins all around.

https://youtu.be/WyPmt8CE5L4

#defcon34 #defcon #facialrecognition

For your weekend:

The first early release talk from DEF CON 34 has made it to our YouTube channel. Please enjoy national treasure Cliff Stoll updating his 'Stalking the Wily Hacker' and casually dropping gems all over the place.

If you haven't read 'The Cuckoo's Egg', this is your sign from the universe to remedy that.

https://youtu.be/656058JxTM0

#defcon #defcon34 #cliffstoll #wilyhacker

#DEFCON34 in the news: @CNET edition:

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/inside-defcon-the-conference-that-made-cybersecurity-noob-friendly/

OK, who did this.

DEF CON 34 is wrapping up, and it’s been another amazing year.

Thanks to the amazing DEF CON Community for bringing the good energy, curiosity and enthusiasm that makes this little desert shindig so special. From the old heads who remember why we have a dialer and a floppy disk in our logo to the brandest new newbies, you are an amazing tribe of humans. Thank you for sharing your passions, making connections and looking out for each other.

Special thanks to the army of Goons who make this big machine go. A happening like this takes a lot of skilled and patient hands, and we’re eternally grateful to our top-shelf crew.

It’s gonna be another year until DEF CON 35, but take heart. There are DEF CON Groups you can join to keep the vibes going all year. If there’s not one near you, maybe it’s time to think about starting one. Consider sharing your talent with the DEF CON Franklin Project. Stay engaged. The days will fly by.

We’re already thinking of ways to top this year, and we can’t wait to see what you lovable scamps get up to in the off season.

See you soon, everyone.

#defcon #defcon34 #vibesimmaculate #staysafe

https://www.reddit.com/r/Defcon/s/dhhKs1uENu

Looking for another #defcon34 badge? We’ve got you covered.

Starting at 10am Sunday, you can pick up a spare at Registration for $100.

While supplies last, of course. Punctuality is advised.

#defcon #badgelife

We caught up with #DEFCON34 Badge Designer Bunnie Huang to get a little background on this year's badge.

#defcin #badgelife

https://youtu.be/1plmJlWSKa0

#defcon NOC is aware that we are currently experiencing issues with both wired and wireless networking. NOC and appropriate vendors are actively working to resolve this condition. Thank you for your patience.

#defconNOC #defcon34

GOOD MORNING!

Registration is OPEN
Merch is OPEN (cash only)

#DEFCON34 is GO!

Let the wild rumpus start, people.

#defcon #dc34 #rumpus #GO

The #DefCon 34 Original Soundtrack (OST) is live! Enjoy sick beats on your way to Hacker Summercamp!
https://media.defcon.org/
https://defconcommunications.bandcamp.com/

@DC_HHV We saw you published an a lali Linux built for hardware hacking! We grabbed it and put it on the on-site media server so people can grab it during #DefCon