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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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March 10, 2014
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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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July 30, 2014
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July 16, 2014
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Counterfeit Badge Contest
Achieve glory through forgery. Come test your skills. The winning entry gets auctioned for charity.
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August 15, 2014
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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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August 8, 2014
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CTF: Capture the Flag
Temporary description until one is provided:
Back again to run the CTF this year we have the "Legitimate Business Syndicate" prepared to run CTF at Defcon. (site) , (Registration (closed: no longer valid)), (twitter), (blog/anouncement)
Back again to run the CTF this year we have the "Legitimate Business Syndicate" prepared to run CTF at Defcon. (site) , (Registration (closed: no longer valid)), (twitter), (blog/anouncement)
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August 3, 2014
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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 16, 2014
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August 19, 2014
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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 17, 2014
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EFF "SOHOpelessly broken" (EFF SOHO Router Hacking)
Public open hacking of 10 off-the-shelf routers from popular manufacturers. (site)
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July 19, 2014
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Hacker Jeopardy
Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win!
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August 7, 2014
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Hacker Jeopardy Trials
Tryouts for Hacker Jeopardy to improve quality of live game play
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Hacker Pyramid
Back for DEFCON 22 - 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 30, 2014
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*UNOFFICIAL* Hacker War Games
"Tactical Soldier Warfare" meets the "Defcon Shoot". Returns as an unofficial event from last year.
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August 25, 2014
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Hackers Against Humanity
From Vegas 2.0, creators of The DEF CON Summit, Borrowed from "Cards Against Humanity," you have Hackers Against Humanity. (site)
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August 4, 2014
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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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August 21, 2014
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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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July 27, 2014
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Pimp my Rascal
Spend less than $500 to mod a Rascal (or similar) without damaging it by 1:00pm Saturday. Who will win?
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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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August 2, 2014
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SECTF for kids (Social Engineering Capture the Flag for kids)
For Defcon 22, 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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February 21, 2014
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SECTF 5 (Social Engineering Capture the Flag 5)
Returning to Defcon 22, 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), (event) (blog), (twitter)
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January 8, 2014
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TCP/IP Drinking Game
Contestants must answer the most detailed TCP/IP questions... Or be forced to drink!
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August 5, 2014
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T.D. Francis X-Hour Film Contest
Teams compete to make a film during DEF CON.
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August 24, 2014
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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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April 9, 2014
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Wifi Sheep Hunt
22 Escaped Sheep are tagged with some RF emitting devices and running loose. Locate and return them to the barn
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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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June 9, 2014
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August 7, 2014
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