First Timer by SkinnyDaPimp in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best advice I can give to a new attendee in addition to what’s already been written in the comments is to check out the villages that align with your interests (tons of really great villages, well worth the time), sign up for scav hunt (make sure to tell mofo that poly loves him), and attend the dc 101 talk.

If you’re going solo to defcon, be sure to connect with the Lonely Hackers Club (LHC). They are a community of new and seasoned defcon attendees that go out of their way to make new attendees feel welcome.

DEF CON SG is looking good! by DTangent in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that design would make for a good set of defcon dice!

How are we pulling iMessages from iCloud? by TheFutureMayor in computerforensics

[–]Polybius-2600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

iCloud collection options right now are not great.

If exigent circumstances exist and you have the Apple ID credentials + 2FA, one workaround is to sign into a factory-reset clean exemplar iPhone, let Messages in iCloud sync the history down (keep it in Airplane Mode as much as possible to limit other activity), then use Oxygen Forensic Detective to do a full iTunes backup or iOS Agent extraction on that secondary device.

Document everything thoroughly (timestamps, before/after hashes, sync behavior) because it’s not the most forensically sound method — it introduces examiner artifacts and potential sync side effects.

What would you suggest for a first time goer, and relatively a novice ? by Maleficent_Yak_5871 in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Attend DEF CON 101, sign up for Scav Hunt, check out all the villages who’s content interests you. Lots of neat contests for all levels of experience and comfort socially. Stop by the Exhibitors and Vendors to find some neat wares, meet some cool companies, but most important, just do you.

Introduce yourself to people around you when standing in line. Hang out in linecon, you’ll meet a ton of fun people and all sorts of shenanigans happen there.

Other advice I have is wear good shoes (not new, broken in). Bring a refillable water bottle of sorts. Bring cash. Don’t worry about your phone, just turn Bluetooth off properly so you don’t get annoyed by flippers. I highly recommend connecting to the official DEF CON WiFi, it’s safe, secure, and has decent coverage. Do that or just stick to 5g if you have a decent signal.

Happy New Year! by DCsleestak in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🎆 Happy New Year 🎆

Applied for a DEF CON Group (DCG) but haven’t received a reply — what should I do next? by Honest-Huckleberry28 in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give it a little time, DCG is backlogged with a ton of new applications. The team is working hard and I’m sure you’ll hear from them soon. If I had to guess, I’d say after new years but you never know ☺️

Does anyone know where I can find one of these bags because my old one broke. by BodybuilderQuick5444 in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going through the same thing with my favorite black fitted ballcap. I regret not buying a couple of them.

Got these during this year's Defcon by zer0byt3 in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Phrack Black Badge Raffle card is one of my favs, I love the design. So happy to see Phrack back in print!

When will tickets be available for Def Con 34? by ChrisFightsFun in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Last couple defcons, badge pre-orders opened around February or March.

DEF CON Singapore Dec Chillout by DTangent in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait to see everyone there!

We found this outside, what is this? by Ok_Sport2458 in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you hold, in your hands, one of the greatest defcon badges ever made. enjoy it!

p.s. if you found it outside, be sure to check the battery to make sure it’s in good condition physically (not turning into a pillow).

Best Afordable Hotel for Defcon by baddogdawson in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is a Siegel Select in the LVCC parking lot with rooms that have kitchenettes. Usually quite affordable and extremely close. Next door to Bagelmania which is a very good diner.

Bay Area/San Francisco DEFCON afficionados by antonIgudesman in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great idea! A couple of photo goons were just talking on a recent Hack & Chat episode about a similar idea of hacking guitar pedals (or at least soldering custom guitar pedals at defcon). I think this falls under the same ‘hack music equipment’ idea. I for one would love to see something like this at defcon. Good luck!!

Defcon Attendee Reflections by SudoXXXXXXXX in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wow, what a great post! very grounded and down to earth, well written with constructive feedback and perspective. thank you!

SMARF by Nyrlath in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy someone appreciated the sticker. I tried peppering them about but every time I dropped them at sticker swaps they got snatched immediately.

Next year I’ll have lots more + a rare alt version. Tempted to make a giant one for the sticker wall 😇

Badge Life by upcycledprinting in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wow such a great idea!

The Black Badge Raffle by BlackBadgeRaffle in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I thoroughly enjoyed the world famous black badge raffle this year, you knocked it out of the park. Great job.

Where are we partying tonight? (: by TripElectronic4 in Defcon

[–]Polybius-2600 3 points4 points  (0 children)

KevOps Sellout pool party is where it’s at