DEFCONConference Courses

Unraveling the Threads of USPS Smishing and Fighting Back - Reverse Engineering SMS Phishing Kits

Dive into the technical investigation of USPS-themed SMS phishing attacks, exploring vulnerability exploitation, reverse engineering techniques, and methods to combat scammer operations targeting US consumers.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Defeating EDR Evading Malware with Memory Forensics

Discover advanced memory forensics techniques to detect and analyze EDR-evading malware, including system call manipulation, module overwriting, and debug register abuse.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaching AWS Through Shadow Resources - Critical Vulnerabilities and Security Implications

Uncover critical AWS vulnerabilities and security insights through real-world examples of shadow resource exploitation, featuring detection methods, privilege escalation techniques, and best practices for cloud security.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Outlook Unleashing RCE Chaos: Exploiting CVE-2024-30103

Dive into the critical Outlook security vulnerabilities, exploring remote code execution exploits through COM objects, NTLM leaks, and essential mitigation strategies for enterprise protection.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MoWireless MoProblems: Modular Wireless Survey System and Data Analytics with PacketGlass

Discover how to build and implement a modular wireless survey system using PacketGlass for efficient collection, visualization, and analysis of massive wireless network data through Elastic-based analytics.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Famous and Not So Famous Unsolved Codes and Ciphers Throughout History

Explore fascinating unsolved codes and ciphers throughout history, from CIA's Kryptos sculpture to mysterious WWII pigeon messages and encrypted postcards from notable figures.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exposing Attacks Hiding in the Sheer Noise of False Positives - Using Data Science for Security Operations

Discover how data science transforms overwhelming security data into actionable insights, helping identify coordinated attacks amid false positives using open-source models and security knowledge encoding.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Navigating the Turbulent Skies of Aviation Cyber Regulation

Dive into the complex landscape of aviation cybersecurity policy, exploring technical challenges and regulatory frameworks shaping the future of civil aviation safety across the US and Europe.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Human Dignity in AI and Tech Policy

Explore the critical intersection of human dignity, AI, and tech policy, examining how data-driven technologies impact individual rights and societal freedoms while discussing protective measures and solutions.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Boundaries: Popping Shells in Airgapped Systems with Arduino - BadUSB Exploitation

Discover how to bypass airgapped systems and execute wireless payloads using affordable Arduino hardware and basic coding techniques for penetration testing medical devices.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Evolution of Cryptography - From Classical Methods to Modern Data Security

Explore the historical evolution of cryptographic terminology, from classical definitions to modern usage, while examining the crucial balance between data security and privacy protection.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GPS Spoofing: Time-Based Vulnerabilities in Aviation Systems

Explore GPS spoofing's critical impact on aviation systems, focusing on time manipulation vulnerabilities and their consequences for aircraft communications and navigation security.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Leveraging Private APNs for Mobile Network Traffic Analysis and Security

Discover how to monitor and control mobile device network traffic using private APNs, enabling affordable security testing and traffic analysis for IoT and mobile devices on 4G/5G networks.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation - Security Analysis and Vulnerabilities in goTenna Networks

Uncover security vulnerabilities in goTenna Pro radio's mesh network encryption, including tracking, interception, and message injection methods, with practical demonstrations and mitigation strategies.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hacking Learning Codes in Car Key Fobs - Hardware Security Analysis

Discover how hardware hacking techniques expose vulnerabilities in car key systems by analyzing learning codes, using logic analyzers and SDR tools to duplicate signals and gain unauthorized access.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video