DEF CON 30 Notes & References

Defcon_30_graphicHere are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended in 2022 for DEF CON 30:

Please fell free to do what you want with these notes.  I go to sessions so you don't have to.

Here some quick links to notes from previous years: 29 (2021), 28 (2020)*, 27 (2019), 26 (2018), 25 (2017)24 (2016)23 (2015)22 (2014)21 (2013)20 (2012)19 (2011), & 18 (2010)

*I do have notes for 28 (2020) but they still need work.

You can find some videos from DEF CON 30 (2022) here.

I plan on attending DEF CON 31 (2023).  Follow along near real-time on Twitter @technewsradio, Instagram @otto_locke


DEF CON 29 Notes & References

Defcon-29-collageHere are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended in 2021 for DEF CON 29:

Please fell free to do what you want with these notes.  I go to sessions so you don't have to.

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Here some quick links to notes from previous years: 27 (2019), 26 (2018), 25 (2017)24 (2016)23 (2015)22 (2014)21 (2013)20 (2012)19 (2011), & 18 (2010)

I do have notes for 28 (2020) but they still need work.

I plan on attending DEF CON 30.  Follow along near real-time on Twitter @technewsradio, Instagram @otto_locke


Some Photos Of Slides From The NOC (Network Operations Center)

Here are a few photos of the presentation by the NOC at Def Con 27 (2019).  But first here is may favorite non-focused photo as it says a lot:

DSC01331-ANIMATIONSquirrels? 

DSC01334Some WIFI User Tracking

DSC01339Some Traffic Analysis

DSC01341High-Level Network Diagram #1 For 2019

DSC01345High-Level Network Diagram #2 For 2019

DSC01348Previous WIFI Architectures (Rio)

DSC01350Yuck! #1

DSC01354Yuck #2

DSC01356Bathrooms Make Great NOCs!

Other photos!


Some Favorite Slides From Def Con #27 (2019).

The following photos of slides that are some of my favorites from Def Con #27 (2019).

DSC01307Default Elevator Passwords

DSC01310SQL Injection's Found In Vendor Databases For Schools

DSC01319Radar Gun Frequencies

DSC01323Some References On How To "Mess With" Radar Guns

DSC01327Multi-Printer Attack Surfaces

DSC01329More Detail On Multi-Printer Attack Surfaces

DSC01361Sound Damage Levels


DEF CON 27 Notes & References

Defcon27-2019-collageHere are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended in 2019 for DEF CON 27:

Please fell free to do what you want with these notes.  I go to sessions so you don't have to.

Screenshot 2019-08-12 at 11.25.43

Here some quick links to notes from previous years: 26 (2018), 25 (2017)24 (2016)23 (2015)22 (2014)21 (2013)20 (2012)19 (2011), & 18 (2010)

Some podcasts that covered news from Black Hat and Def Con (there are probably more -- send me links!):

Here are some more recent news links published since the conference:

  1. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/10-700-in-speeding-tickets-after-invisibility-test-goes-wrong-1.3985905
  2. https://www.cisomag.com/smart-speakers-can-be-turned-into-cyber-weapons-to-make-aural-attacks-researcher/
  3. http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/blog/discovered-defcon-27-automated-license-plate-readers-alprs-being-hoodwinked-clothing
  4. https://www.csoonline.com/article/3432158/thoughts-from-defcon-27.html
  5. https://securityboulevard.com/2019/08/black-hat-2019-recap-transformation-the-new-cybersecurity-culture/
  6. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/this-next-gen-weapon-is-sitting-in-your-room-and-you-dont-even-know/articleshow/70645696.cms
  7. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/12/politics/defcon-voting-village-darpa-dominion/
  8. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/nmap-780-def-con-release-first-stable-version-in-over-a-year/
  9. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/defcon-cisa-improve-election/
  10. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/defcon-american-flaws-school/
  11. https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/2019/08/12/the-air-force-is-all-in-on-software/
  12. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/defcon-hackers-netflix-bank-acount/
  13. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carnegie-mellon-team-flexes-hacking-prowess-with-fifth-defcon-title-in-seven-years-300899772.html
  14. https://techspective.net/2019/08/14/qualys-has-a-prescription-for-better-cybersecurity/
  15. https://hub.packtpub.com/nmap-7-80-releases-with-a-new-npcap-windows-packet-capture-driver-and-other-80-improvements/
  16. https://futurism.com/the-byte/tesla-surveillance-hack
  17. https://www.cnet.com/news/anti-surveillance-clothes-foil-cameras-by-making-you-look-like-a-car/
  18. https://www.krdo.com/news/hacker-makes-iphone-cable-that-can-tap-into-computer/1109318553
  19. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/minnesota-team-places-2nd-in-national-hacking-competition/89-77305e34-dadd-4b55-afcb-c8d1af6165f9
  20. https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2019/august/hacking-champs.html
  21. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanbaptiste/2019/08/14/defcon-27-how-hackers-used-a-netflix-account-to-steal-banking-information/#1f0f14a33710
  22. https://www.wired.com/story/null-license-plate-landed-one-hacker-ticket-hell/
  23. https://www.idgconnect.com/interviews/1502595/secret-cso-rick-howard-palo-alto-networks
  24. https://www.technologyreview.com/f/614175/a-new-clothing-line-confuses-automated-license-plate-readers/
  25. https://news.gcu.edu/2019/08/gcu-students-log-in-to-hacker-summer-camp/
  26. https://www.newsweek.com/cybersecurity-vulnerability-fighter-jet-f15-defcon-hacking-tads-flight-system-hack-pentagon-1454491
  27. https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/item/33162-clothing-line-fools-big-brother-surveillance-by-making-you-look-like-a-car
  28. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/16/hackers-find-serious-vulnerabilities-f-15-fighter-jet-system.html
  29. https://www.timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2019-08-16-go-for-it-try-to-hack-my-car/
  30. https://gizmodo.com/buttplug-hacker-talks-security-consent-and-why-he-hac-1837252628
  31. http://industrynewsreport24.com/congressmen-intelligence-members-rush-to-hackers-conference/412/
  32. https://www.soyacincau.com/2019/08/17/defcon-omg-apple-lightning-cable-hackers-hijack-computer/
  33. https://mashable.com/article/black-hat-conference-virus-measles/
  34. https://techxplore.com/news/2019-08-paris-sartorial-hacking-le-dernier.html
  35. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/08/badge-life-the-story-behind-defcons-hackable-crystal-electronic-badge/
  36. https://insideevs.com/news/366333/tesla-hack-mod-surveillance-detection-scout/
  37. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7394157/Bluetooth-left-leaves-devices-vulnerable-hackers-attacks-cause-hearing-loss.html
  38. https://technical.ly/baltimore/2019/08/29/cybersecurity-annapolis-sixgen-grabbed-the-win-at-defcon-27s-capture-the-flag/
  39. https://www.wired.com/story/this-diy-implant-lets-you-stream-movies-from-inside-your-leg/

I plan on attending DEF CON 28.  Follow along real-time on Twitter @technewsradio.


DEF CON 26 Notes & References

ComboHere are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended in 2018 for DEF CON 26:

Please fell free to do what you want with these notes.  I go to sessions so you don't have to.

Here some quick links to notes from previous years: 25 (2017)24 (2016)23 (2015)22 (2014), 21 (2013), 20 (2012), 19 (2011), & 18 (2010)

I plan on attending DEF CON 27.  Follow along real-time on Twitter @technewsradio.

 


DEF CON 25 Notes & References

Defcon2017Here are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended in 2017 for DEF CON 25:

Please fell free to do what you want with these notes.  I go to sessions so you don't have to.

Here some quick links to notes from previous years: 24 (2016)23 (2015)22 (2014), 21 (2013), 20 (2012), 19 (2011), & 18 (2010)

I plan on attending DEF CON 26.  Follow along real-time on Twitter @technewsradio.

 


DEF CON 24 Notes & References

Defcon2016Here are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended in 2016 for DEF CON 24:

Please feel free to do what you want with these notes.  I go to sessions so you don't have to.

Here some quick links to notes from previous years: 23 (2015)22 (2014), 21 (2013), 20 (2012), 19 (2011), & 18 (2010)

I plan on attending DEF CON 25.  Follow along real-time on Twitter @technewsradio.

 


DEF CON 23 Notes & References

DEFCON-23Here are my DEF CON notes from the sessions that I attended and the presentation material that was shared:

In addition my previous notes (all in PDF) are available for 22 (2014), 21 (2013), 20 (2012), 19 (2011), & 18 (2010).  I wish I started going to DEF CON sooner but it is what it is.

Feel free to do what you want with the report - "I attend sessions so you don't have to." ;-)

I plan on attending DEF CON 24.  Follow along real-time on Twitter @technewsradio.

UPDATE (8/3/2016): If you are a Chvrches fan and want to be interviewed in person at DEF CON 24 then message me on Twitter @chvrchespodcast.


Review - Asus C720-2802 Chromebook

I recently picked up via Craigslist a "new in the box" Asus C720-2802 Chromebook to use as my new primary system for TechNewsRadio.com.  The main reason was that DEFCON22 is coming up soon in Las Vegas and I needed a "relatively" secure system to attend sessions and take notes for ~8 hours a day.  

Acer_c720-chromebook

My previous note taking system was relatively old ThinkPad that I had 3 sets of extra batteries for. So, I dropped about 6 pounds by moving to the C720.  And I don't have to configure a fresh system to take to DEFCON and then scrub after.

This version (2802) seems like the middle build release (~Feb2014) from the original that was in late 2013 and the most current $199 version that uses the Intel Celeron 2955U processor (2848).  There is also a newer more expensive C720 with an Intel Core i3 processor available.

The positivies:

  1. Keyboard is great.
  2. Integration with my Google account was flawless.
  3. Integration with all my core online services was flawless.
  4. Working offline seems to work as expected.

The negatives:

  1. Can't seem to check IMAP email with an extension or a native Chrome application.

The still to be determined:

  1. Will it get hacked at DEFCON?
  2. How to edit audio?
  3. Will it let me take notes all day at DEFCON?

POST DEFCON REPORT: There is now an IMAP client - CloudMagic.  I am pretty sure I didn't get hacked at DEFCON.  I was able to take notes all day long at DEFCON without any issues.  I have not found a good solution for editing audio.