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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The DCNextGen party was off the charts! We had so many cool games and activities like candi bracelet making, raccoon mask decorating, glow tattoos, retro video games, Minecraft, and more! @defcon.bsky.social #defcon #cybersecurity #conference #hacker

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Bianca 'BiaSciLab' Lewis @biascilab.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Spoke on a panel with The Hacking Games at DCNextGen sharing insight on the crossover between gaming skills and cyber skills 💜💫 @defconnextgen.bsky.social #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Thank you Cloud Village for hosting a CTF workshop for our DCNextGen attendees ☁️ #defcon #hacker #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

There is a lot more to 3D printing than meets the eye, our speaker explained that and more in his awesome talk! 😎💙 #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

4ng3lhacker taught python programming in a unique and fun way here at DCNextGen! 🐍 #defcon #hacker #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The Cult of the Dead Cow taught an awesome class on hacker culture that ended with our DCNextGen attendees designing and printing their own stickers! 😲💫 #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Thank you EFF for doing a super insightful panel on the importance of privacy for our DCNextGen attendees 💙💫 @eff.org #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The data duplication village brought our attendees 6 awesome challenges to try out! 😎💙 @defcon.bsky.social #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Our DCNextGen Tanuki electric badge CTF is a hit this year! Attendees grow their creature from egg to blob to animal by collecting points from each other, and by participating in CTF challenges around the conference! 👩‍💻 @defcon.bsky.social #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Adventures of Illya came back today to teach an awesome meshtastic workshop for our DCNextGen attendees! The future of communication is here 👩‍💻💫 #defcon #cybersecurity #hacker

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

DCNextGen intro to Scratch class taught our young hackers the foundations of computer programming 👩‍💻💫 @defcon.bsky.social #defcon #cybersecurity #programming

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Make sure to come by for our amazing panel in just a few minutes! Level Up: could your gaming talents be perfect for a career in cyber security? Here at DCNextGen 💙👩‍💻 #defcon #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our teen speaker adventures of illya doing his Hack the Airwaves talk here at DCNextGen 😎💫 #defcon #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Lockpicking workshop is underway! 🔐 Cool skills are being taught here at DCNextGen #defcon #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our next class cryptographer recruitment: crack the substitution cipher is starting up soon! Make sure to come by DCNextGen and participate 💫💙👩‍💻 #defcon #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

DCNextGen opening ceremonies are completed! We have so many cool classes and activities planned 💫💙 @defcon.bsky.social #defcon #cybersecurity

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

DEF CON is coming up fast and DCNextGen is back this year - better than ever! As the official DEF CON youth initiative, we aim to bring the coolest content possible for young hackers. Our schedule has officially been posted to Hacker Tracker 💙👩‍💻 @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

DCNextGen is back for DEF CON 34! We are so excited to bring cool events, workshops, talks, and activities to the next generation of hacker youth 👩‍💻🩵🦝 If you have any questions feel free to reach out on socials or at defconnextgen@gmail.com @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Look what appeared on a tour of PCBWay....the first DCNextGen badge 🦝 So cool!

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Bradán Lane @bradanlane.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Teaching the "Ciphers - from simple to secure" workshop at DEFCON DC33 was so much fun! The youth dug in and worked a real world caliber cipher 🤩 !!! I don't know how I can top it next year ... but I intend to try 💪🏼

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Bradán Lane @bradanlane.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Here is the DCNextGen IR CTF Wristband badge in action! These two youth have just shared their individual flags. There were 12 different youth flags, 9 staff flags, 9 village flags, 1 special flag, and 1 black flag.

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

A peek at today's cipher class! The next generation of secret code ninjas are being trained 😎 @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

A look at this year's electronic badge in action 👀 It's actually part of our DCNextGen CTF! @defcon.bsky.social

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Blenster 🅅 @blenster.com · 09/08/2025

If you see me at @defcon.bsky.social I have free soldering kits I'm giving away! Say hi! Sometimes I'll be hidden in the @defconnextgen.bsky.social village but find me when I'm out and about!

A selfie of me wearing my blue and green octopus hat and a white lab coat.

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

TODAY at 15:37 Come and meet some 1337 hackers and ask all the questions you've every wanted to! @defcon.bsky.social @jackrhysider.bsky.social @rayredacted.com

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

At DEF CON this year? Here is where to find us📍 We are on the 2nd floor room 230 Our opening ceremony is tomorrow at 10am, so don't miss it! @defcon.bsky.social #defcon #defcon33

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) AI Chatbot Hacking! Ready to outsmart an AI and show it who's boss? Our CTF challenge puts your skills to the test as you coax a chatbot into spilling secrets it's sworn to keep. Come crack the code, snag the flags! @defcon.bsky.social

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Bradán Lane @bradanlane.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

The DCNextGen attendees will be using their M138-Lite cipher kit for some challenges at DEFCON. If you would like to see it in action, I created a WebApp version! bradanlane.com/m138

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) The DCNextGen room is located in the west hall on the second floor, Room 230 @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18) Aerospace Village is back with DCNextGen this year! They are bringing Bricks in the Air (BitA) - You will learn about the I2C commands and networking. Then apply this as you try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model. @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

DCNextGen's mission is to empower the next generation of young hackers by creating an environment where hands on discoveries can reveal new and unexpected ways of thinking about security and technology. Lets explore and change the world together, one network at a time. @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Hackers With Disabilities Has Your Back! (and synths!) If you have a disability, HDA is here for you! Offering a wide range of support, not just at DEF CON, but throughout Las Vegas. Don't miss the hands-on analog synth area. You can play with all the knobs, faders and cables! @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Gold Bug Crypto Challenge Learn multiple ciphers, codes and puzzles as you work you way through the Gold Bug challenge! The Junior Crypotographers puzzles will get you started on the exciting world of ciphers and codes. @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Octopus Game is the tutorial level for conferences. This is a guided adventure for newcomers, helping them explore key areas, meet people, and take on fun challenges that get the engaged with villages, sponsors, and staff. @octopusgame.bsky.social @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

M138 Cipher Kits will be used throughout DEF CON by our DCNextGen Hackers! @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

The GOLD BUG Challenge is BACK! The Gold Bug Contest is an intense cryptography puzzle challenge with a beginner's entry point that will get you started on the entire challenge. Participants will learn codes, ciphers, and other puzzle-solving skills as they navigate the Challenge.@defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) BCC - Cool your beverage - quick! A fun competitions at DEF CON! Cool a beverage from 120 deg. down to a target temp as quickly as possible. You can bring a contraption from home or choose to build one on-site! @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18) WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18) WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :) @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) BioHacking Village Scavenger Hunt. Learn all about the BioHacking Village and Device Lab while you take on a complex scavenger hunt! There will be things to discover and questions to answer on the BioHacking adventure! @defcon.bsky.social @villageb.io

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18) Bricks in the Air (BitA) our DCNextGen hackers will learn about the I2C commands and networking. This will then be applied as they try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model. @defcon.bsky.social @aerospacevillage.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

(DCNextGen is for hackers 8-18 at DEF CON) Physical Security Village The many ways to bypass a locked door Our DCNextGen hackers will get a chance to learn multiple ways to bypass a door, then demonstrate their skills to complete the Physical Security Village Challenge! @defcon.bsky.social

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DEF CON NextGen @defconnextgen.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We are excited to share that DEF CON NextGen will be a part of Defcon 33 🌟 If you haven't heard about us before, we are the official DEF CON youth track 🦝 There are a ton of awesome activities planned this year! More information to come so follow our socials for more info 💚 dcnextgen.org

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