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BSIDES SATX 2026 General information about BSides SATX 2025

We are so excited to announce that we will be returning to St Mary’s university on June 13, 2026! To help make this happen, we’re looking for sponsors to support us. If your company would be willing to support our non-profit, point them over to our website www.bsidessatx.com!

New episode 📢

Ep 172 "SuperBox"

What if there was a device which gave you endless movies and TV shows without ads? Ok great sign me up! In this episode we interview "D3ada55", who found such a device, but as she gazed into it, she discovered it gazing back at her.

darknetdiaries.com/episode/172/

Is there a end date for this deal?

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The Machine Stops by EM Forster

First #defcon34 reading assignment!

As you may know, the DC34 theme is 'Agency'.

The story 'The Machine Stops' by E.M. Forster contemplated a situation very like our own all the way back in 1909. TH

Read, enjoy and share your thoughts.

www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72890

#defcon #Homework #agency

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def con logo in DEF CON 34 colors

#DEFCON34 's theme is ‘Agency’. We’re focusing on self-determination in our use of tech.Charting our own course and helping others do the same.

Let’s move our valuable attention to tech that supports our agency. Let’s find the places we can help & choose to act.

defcon.org/html/defcon-...

DEF CON 34 Online registration is open

The wait is over. #DEFCON34 Online Registration is open and #defcon season is officially underway!

Register now to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing. And for the serotonin hit that comes from checking something off your TO DO list early.

Get your ticket at us.shop.defcon.org.

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Ep 171: Melody Fraud.

Your Spotify Account Might Be Laundering Dirty Money!

darknetdiaries.com/episode/171

#MastoAdmin reminder if you are running on SSD. Linux has atime enabled by default, so to reduce wear consider turning it off with “zfs set atime=off yourpoolname”

Past Contests - Phish Stories 2025 Contest: "The DoubleThree Hotel and Casino"

Getting very close to a finished scenario to submit for DEF CON 34! Should be a fun one! Also, updated the past contests page on the website with last year's information. www.phishstories.org/past-contests/ #DEFCON34

Phish Stories scenario completed and officially submitted! Wh00t! #DEFCON34

That version was done by Ray Dylan.

Murena is working on a new map application for mobile devices: distrowatch.com/dwres.php

February got here fast-- and the 2026 Snyk Fetch the Flag CTF came up quick too! This year my friend NahamSec is hosting the game, starting NEXT THURSDAY 2/12 at 12pm ET! Free 24-hour Capture the Flag event with AR glasses as prizes 😎 See ya there! jh.live/snyk-ftf2026

Pictures of the hotels with DEF CON room blocks

Good news, everyone!

The #DEFCON34 room blocks are live! While supplies last, you can get a special room rate at the Fontainebleau, Sahara,Wynn and Encore, and Circus Circus.

The links are all on defcon.org.

We’re halfway there. #DEFCON 34 will be upon us before you know it.

See you soon!

#Discord has decided to require face scans/ID uploads for full access. Might be time to start thinking about other options for #defcon community hangout. Suggestions welcome.

New episode notification: 📣 Doot doo doo doot! 📣

Ep 170: Phrack
I interview Phrack staff to hear what it's like to run a hacker magazine for 40 years.

darknetdiaries.com/episode/170

Good news,everyone! We consulted the groundhog and #DEFCON34 content call season is officially open!

Starting today, most content calls are open, including
Villages
Contests
Communities
Music
Soundtrack

Are all ready to accept your submissions.

defcon.org/html/defcon-...

Let’s go.

#defcon

Is this also going to be at DefCon 34?

Poster for the Internet Archive's Public Domain Film Remix Screening & Party Livestream, from 7–8 PM from the Internet Archive. Features the "Lockette," a cartoon character with an open lock, seated in a director's chair, legs crossed, and holding a megaphone. To her right is a movie screen from which the text emerges. Illustrated by Freya Morgan. To the left is the text "Wednesday Night! Online Celebration! Watch Worldwide!'

📢 NEW #LIVESTREAM EVENT TOMORROW! 📡

Watch the winning films & honorable mentions from the 2026 Public Domain Film Remix Contest - live from the #InternetArchive!

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Hi. I have a new episode for you. Ready?

Ep 169: MoD

It's part 2 of the LoD/MoD saga and this one has such a crazy ending. I can hear you saying "what!?" already. Go listen. It's ready for you.

darknetdiaries.com/episode/169

Episode 168 is here! 🔊 📶

"LoD"

The Legion of Doom (LoD) wasn’t just a “hacker group”, it captured the essence of underground hacking in the 80s/90s.

darknetdiaries.com/episode/168

Happy New Year!

Heartfelt thanks to the #DEFCON community for your support in 2025. Here’s hoping 2026 exceeds your dreams.

We’ve got big plans. In addition to DC34 in Vegas we’re returning to #defconbahrain and adding #DEFCONSingapore.

Keep in touch. Look out for each other. See you soon.

Wishing you and yours the hackerest of holidays.

The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer—now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line.

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The new 3rd Edition of The Linux Command Line adds nearly 40 pages of updated material, modern examples, and scripts.

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🚨 Encore alert! Our Computer Science the Fun Way Humble Bundle has returned.

Dive into 18 beloved CS books, set your price, and help support EFF. Ends December 15th at 6:00 PM Pacific.

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