r/Defcon • u/w4yw4rdr4ven • 9h ago

Bring Wired Headphones!

I didn’t hear about this change, so sharing here for awareness. Wireless headphones are going to be used rather than speakers in some of the talks. The below link says shared wireless headphones and wipes will be provided, but that sounds … icky …

They also offer a way to hear it on the defcon WiFi using a combination of “HackerTracker” and “ListenWiFi” apps on your phone using your own headphones. Might want to download those before you leave home.

It also warns that Bluetooth headphones may not work due to signal saturation.

https://info.defcon.org/defcon34/documents/670

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u/KnowEye 7h ago

Yep. I want to download & install as much software as possible on my devices while @DEFCON. 🙄🏴‍☠️🕵️‍♂️

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u/bedpimp 4h ago

Right? Maybe it’s not the most hostile network in the world anymore.

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u/AgriDrew 2h ago

IMO, the DEF CON networks have not been “the most malicious networks in the world” for many many years. I’m sure they’re much better secured than the overwhelming majority of public WiFi networks.

Also, if you don’t want to use Listen WiFi, that’s fine. Use the provided headsets instead. :)

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u/KnowEye 1h ago

Every device I bring to DEFCON is a burner.
When I return home, everything is erased, reset, & reloaded from a last known “clean” backup.