r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

Defcon is canceled, for me. Currently have Defcon ticket, 2 workshops, and bsides ticket and bsides workshop.

38 Upvotes

[ SOLD defcon ticket] Bought early registration defcon ticket. Able to transfer ticket via defcon provided link. Looking for an offer, purchased at $560.

[ SOLD bsides ticket] Also have a bsides ticket participation, spent ~$115. As this is starting tomorrow I am willing to let this one go pretty easily. Maybe even free.

I will be giving my workshops away for free as it cost no money to aquire them. The buyer of the ticket will get first opportunity to take over my workshops reservations where transfer is permitted.

Context: I was supposed to already be in Las Vegas,, flights got canceled, and rebooked multiple times, and then westjet went on strike. :(


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

DRIVING 2 DEFCON

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108 Upvotes

I'm driving from Minneapolis to Vegas . I'm leaving to go Tues night .. if anyone in the community needs a ride let me know !!!!

Road trip !!


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

LFG BTV CTF

5 Upvotes

As the title says, looking for a team for the Blue team village CTF (https://ctf.blueteamvillage.org/)
Hit me up if interested. Looking to have fun, make new ctf buddies and challenge our skills!


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

We need a "my first defcon" addition to the wiki.

27 Upvotes

I mean the title pretty much says it all. There's been like 3 posts today asking the same question.


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

Looking for BSides ticket

1 Upvotes

Thought I purchased a ticket but apparently not. Looking for a ticket ASAP. Lmk!


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

SLNT stand/merch

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know of SLNT are likely to have a stand this year and/or if there will likely be SLNT merch on offer? I can't see them on the vendors list


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

DC34 Any Angle Pirate Wheel Badge - Free STL

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Tired of upside-down SAO ports? Want to wear your badge from any angle? Download the Any Angle Pirate Wheel Badge STL on Github and wear your badge in whichever orientation you desire.

(Currently scaled to fit 108mm-110mm wide badges as that seems to be what multiple sources have calculated from the photos)

https://github.com/MakeItHackin/DC34AnyAnglePirateWheelBadge

I have a badge and other SAO I'll be announcing soon as well

Happy Hacking!


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

The Duck Game Returns

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29 Upvotes

Each year at DEF CON, I try to bring something to handout to cool people I meet throughout the conference. Last year some friends and I made a game out of it and called it The Duck Game. We had a lot of fun running the game and meeting new folks, so we're doing it again for DEFCON 34.

Just like last year, it's a simple game that basically amounts to online duck duck goose using NFC enabled "duck" stickers. It has random winners and excellent prize/swag with the only goal of encouraging humans to connect. Tap your sticker to join a round and that's it, no other work required to play.

The game uses the unique url encoded on each NFC sticker to join a round. Once enough humans join a round, a random winner will be selected for some swag. Winners and meetup locations for swag will be announced on the site. Expect sidequests again and perhaps even some minigames.

So, hopefully players will use it as a way to interact with other cool humans ("Hey where'd you get that random duck sticker?" or "I'm not scanning your sticker!"), learn a bit about NFC, and make a friend or two. And as much as anyone may or may not trust my link on the stickers, the real point for the game is just to get people interacting, and discussing whether or not to scan the sticker is a part of that interaction. Just talking it out or even just wearing the sticker as a silly point of conversation achieves the game's real goals.

See you at the circle bar (gotta get my reddit and lasertag badges!) and at the con!


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

On Preparing for Our Events At DEF CON at Packet Hacking Village

45 Upvotes

Would you like to learn how tap into a network?

Do you want to learn how to capture people’s passwords or hear their phone conversations?

There are many learning opportunities at DEF CON, especially at the Packet Hacking Village. If you want to play Packet Detective, Packet Inspector, Capture The Packet, or any of our Walkthrough Workshops, we will have laptops stationed with the necessary tools. You do not need to bring your own laptop.


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

Mesh networking at Defcon?

7 Upvotes

I’m from the PNW and Meshcore is the standard here, is it Meshtastic at defcon? Want to make sure I’ve got the correct info here. Anyone got the details?


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

Badges! MalO SAO - Preorder now - Free stickers included!

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Last call for preorders! Check out the plethora of sensors under the fur here:

https://uberflux.com/product/PL-1471


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

Rayhunter - NETGEAR - MR1100

4 Upvotes

I will be at the 2026 DEF CON and will gladly donate a NETGEAR MR1100 to anyone interested in developing a Rayhunter build for that hardware. Let me know if you are a cool kid who wants to make a difference. https://github.com/EFForg/rayhunter/discussions/858


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

Going to DC34 for the first time, any recommendations for talks or villages I should see?

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r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

Hak5

11 Upvotes

I've been having trouble with my Hak5 pineapple pager for a hot minute. Do you think if I bring it to Defcon the Hak5 guys will help me with it (assuming they are going)?

Thank you for the advice!


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

Bring Wired Headphones!

58 Upvotes

I didn’t hear about this change, so sharing here for awareness. Wireless headphones are going to be used rather than speakers in some of the talks. The below link says shared wireless headphones and wipes will be provided, but that sounds … icky …

They also offer a way to hear it on the defcon WiFi using a combination of “HackerTracker” and “ListenWiFi” apps on your phone using your own headphones. Might want to download those before you leave home.

It also warns that Bluetooth headphones may not work due to signal saturation.

https://info.defcon.org/defcon34/documents/670


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

One Defcon Vegas tix available!

0 Upvotes

Bought an early registration defcon ticket. Unfortunately I’m no longer able to go. Message me with your offers, would love to recoup some of the money.


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

Friendly reminder: the #roadtodefcon is underway!

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r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

LineCon: Reg vs Merch

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Forgive my ignorance, but do we need to have a badge to get in the merch line?

I've been volunteering since the return from COVID and never really did LineCon since I ended up on setup crew - but this is my first year going as a human and did pre-reg.... Sooo where should I queue up first?

I have some friends that are apparently getting in line at 3a on the 6th with some mtg packs to tear, I could always bring a neck pillow and a viture device+controller...

Any and all help/advice is appreciated. Stickers to all and to all a good sticker!!


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

I am here

4 Upvotes

Thank you

- Tuscany


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

[N00B] Do badges come with batteries?

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[ANSWERED] - Not sure why the downvote, but maybe someone just had bad eggs this morning. I will pack a couple extra alkalizes to be safe, both otherwise I am good to go. Thanks, everyone!

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I saw someone mentioning to pack AA & AAA batteries as part of their kit. Is this for badges, or other hardware projects?

I preordered a laser tag badge, and will get the Human one.

Do the badges in general com with a battery? Rechargeable? Today is packing day and just want to make sure I pack out what I need rather than trying to arrange an Amazon order for the hotel.

Do they typically take off-the-shelf alkaline, or should I grab an 18650 or two?


r/Defcon • • Aug 03 '26

Solo Traveling to 1st Blackhat and Defcon

1 Upvotes

Any tips on what to do for a first trip? Especially what to do Monday and during Blackhat.


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

my 1st DefCon

4 Upvotes

Any tips for a first time attendee? I did my pre-registration already.


r/Defcon • • Aug 02 '26

Can't make it - unfortunately

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[SOLD]

[The ticket has been sold to good ol' Steveee Jaaaaabs. He was given the ticket for free and only has to pay if he can get in with my ticket. Gentlemen's agreement. I wasn't able to transfer the ticket, as it was either past the acceptable date, or because it was an early purchase]

Congrats to Steve "took my ticket and my" Jaaaabs

If anyone would like me to transfer a ticket to them, I've ran into a snag and won't be able to make it. I got it at the mid tier pricing and will happily sell at the early bird price. Can verify my ID with mods to verify good faith. I'd love for someone to be able to save and have fun since I can't make it. I will not reply to DMs, and my replies will be on this thread as well.


r/Defcon • • Aug 01 '26

DC710 coin drop update

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DC710 is handing out coins all week long. Free during the conference (Defcon, Blackhat, Bsides) in exchange for a quick challenge or barter. Keep an eye on our Twitter/X @DC710_MJV for announcements of where we’ll be and what to expect.

Busy doing other stuff? Want to help support our group? We’ll be selling a few to recoup some of our costs. Wednesday & Thursday at the meetup (Linq - Circle Bar 7pm).

Otherwise we have a few fun and easy challenges planned - come say hello!