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skip to main content Home Safe Mode Home DEF CON Home News -- Content Speakers Villages CTF Contests Demo Labs Entertainment Schedule Swag FAQ BADGE Human Plus DEF CON 28 Hacking Conference DEF CON SAFE MODE -- Upgrade to Human Plus -- Join DEF CON Discord SAFE MODE QUICK START FORUMS PLANNING SAFE MODE FAQ UPCOMING DATES & DCG MEETINGS HUMAN PLUS SAFE MODE BADGE! Canceled SWAG Villages at DEF CON China: Lockpick Village Car Hacking Village Recon Village Hardware Hacking Village Packet Hacking Village Bits & Blocks VXCon Village AI Village BugZee Soldering Village Black Window Blockchain Village -- THE LATEST -- DEF CON Discord: https://discord.gg/defcon Upgrade to Human Plus, and Show your Support! Posted 8.4.20 DEF CON Safe Mode is almost here! We hope you’re as excited as we are. For everyone looking to support DEF CON in this unusually difficult time, we have a new option for you to consider - Human PLUS. Safe Mode is free to all Humans, but you can upgrade to Human Plus for $20 USD on the DEF CON Discord for a few upgraded privileges. You get stuff like the ability to post pics and links, change your nick, access to Plus only chill out rooms and the good feeling that you’ve helped keep DEF CON alive until we meet again in Vegas. The information is all spelled out on https://defcon.org/html/defcon-safemode/dc-safemode-plus.html . Your support makes DEF CON possible, and we appreciate all the encouragement and enthusiasm you’ve brought to this first-time online event. Thanks for sticking with us - we can’t wait until we get to do it again in person. DEF CON hearts you. DEF CON Safe Mode Villages Are Live! Posted 7.28.20 More DEF CON Safe Mode News - The Villages Page is LIVE ! Check out the 30 (!) villages that are taking part and start planning your Con. Links are provided to the appropriate DEF CON forum nodes for each village and the various info you’ll need to participate. We’re almost there, people. #getpsyched! Demo Labs are Back for Safe Mode! Posted 7.24.20 The ever-popular DEF CON Demo Labs are returning for #defconsafemode! Support open-source hotness and the work of your fellow hackers and maybe even get some inspiration for your own projects. The full list of offerings is live on the DEF CON Demo Labs Page ! Check out the DEF CON Safe Mode Speaker Page and Schedule! Posted 7.23.20 It’s #defconsafemode alert time again! The main track talk schedule and speaker page for #defcon28 is now #live! Permission to get psyched is #granted. More announcements on the way! This. Is. Happening. DEF CON Safe Mode Music Lineup! Posted 7.21.20 Here at the DEF CON Research Institute, we’ve been working hard to unlock the perfect blend of mind-expanding content and sweaty dancefloor abandon that makes the perfect Con experience. You’ll be happy to know that we’re applying that research to the #defconsafemode experiment. Friday and Saturday night, we’ll be providing tasty beats from the likes of Miss Jackalope, Skittish and Bus and Ninjula. Head over to the Safe Mode Entertainment Page for the complete lineup. DEF CON Safe Mode Badges are Here! Posted 7.16.20 The DEF CON Safe Mode badge is here! This year’s model is created by the inimitable LostboY, veteran DEF CON badge and Mystery Challenge creator. While the physical format may be unfamiliar to the youngest among you, seasoned players will recognize it as a ‘cassette tape’ - an analog recording format consisting of a ribbon of magnetic tape and a plastic housing to keep your dirty fingers away from said tape. More on the DEF CON Safe Mode Badge Page DEF CON Safe Mode Link Roundup! Posted 7.14.20 DEF CON Safe Mode is almost here! If you’re just getting around to checking out the offerings, here’s a little roundup of the stuff you need to know. Visit the Forums: The planning for the many events of DEF CON Safe Mode is all happening on the DEF CON Forums. Whether you want to register for an event, offer to help out with a village, or just get a start on planning your DC weekend, you can find the relevant thread in the DC28 planning forum . #Badgelife is still in effect: The DEF CON community creates a lot of really amazing badges, many of which are available for sale and/or trade. You can catch up with the community badges on the DEF CON Forums #badgeleife thread . You can also follow the hashtag #badgelife on Twitter and Instagram. Of course, DEF CON has a badge this year, too. We’ll be announcing it quite soon. It’s the creation of returning puzzle master LosT (@1o57), so you’ll want to set aside some time to unock its mysteries. Swag: If you’re wondering how to get your hands on DEF CON Safe Mode swag this year, we’ve got you covered over on the DEF CON eBay store ! So dive in! Get yourself set up on Discord and Twitch, fire up the DEF CON stream on soma fm for some musical inspiration and get your mind right. DEF CON 28 will be upon us before you know it. NEW Safe Mode Swag in the Shop! Posted 7.2.20 We’ve got some brand new #DEFCONSafeMode items available at the DEF CON eBay store - a very cool pin, new flag, and a new tee and hoody with our beloved Jack in #glitchmode. Tighten up your Zoom game with a fresh new look! Badgelife on the DEF CON Forums! Posted 6.28.20 Attention #Badgelife enthusiasts - the #DEFCONForums has a dedicated thread for people who want to talk badges , including #safemode badges. Share, swap, sell, window-shop - join the conversation! DEF CON Short Story Contest Still Open! Only One Week Left! Posted 6.23.20 Reminder to all the hacker scribes out there - the DEF CON Safe Mode Short Story Contest closes July 1! Don't let procrastination rob you of your chance at glory and fabulous prizes! Check Out the Con Calendar! Posted 6.17.20 DEF CON Safe Mode Reminder: We’re keeping a calendar over on the DEF CON Forums with all the deadlines for content. As a bunch of these deadlines are imminent, it’s worth throwing a bookmark down on it. While you’re there you can also get involved in all sorts of planning discussions - your help and feedback are a big part of making this happen. Don’t miss the opportunity to help shape DEF CON Safe Mode. New DEF CON is Canceled Swag Up on our eBay Store! Posted 6.9.20 Swag alert! The DEF CON store has a ton of new #DEFCONisCanceled goodies for your delectation. The much requested mask is here, along with hats, pins and stickers. Thanks to everyone for your support while we construct #defconsafemode - stay tuned for even more new swag items in the coming days! Stay safe, and stay in touch. DEF CON SAFE MODE Village Activity is Growing! Posted 5.29.20 DEF CON Safe Mode is growing fast - check out these links to some of the Villages that are signing up to take part! New CFPs are opening up by the day. But don't stop there - jump into the forums and join the discussion. Your feedback is a crucial part of creating a great Con, so join us as we build this thing out. Exciting, ain't it? From IOT Village: >> https://twitch.tv/iotvillage << Make sure to follow IoT Village on Twitch to get updates about our talks that go live on May 28th and 29th along with the talks that will be hosted there later this year for our @defcon CFP!!! https://twitter.com/iotvillage/status/1262574224855744514?s=21 From Crypto and Privacy Village (@CryptoVillage) : We're back! Our Call for Participation is officially open! For details on the Crypto & Privacy Village: Glitched CFP - check out our site! https://twitter.com/CryptoVillage/status/1263184313861865473 From ICS Village: Submit your CFP @defcon for the Village! https://twitter.com/ICS_Village/status/1265653986230763520 From the Voting Village: Reminder: @defcon Voting Machine Hacking Village @VotingVillageDC speaker track CFP is OPEN! Call for Papers deadline June 12, 2020, at 5:00 PM PT More information : https://forum.defcon.org/node/232527#post232527 DEF CON eBay Store is Back! Posted 5.28.20 The DEF CON eBay store is back online! Thanks for bearing with us while we got everything sorted out. DEF...