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Our call for presentation (#CFP) opens soon, so get ready.
You don't need to be a security pro to have something to share with our community on May 15-17, 2026. We have a career track where HR, legal, professional etiquette, and financial discussions are welcome.

Tomorrow is the First Friday of the month, go find your local 2600 meeting.
www.2600.com/meetings/

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That time when we gather around the table…
…and fix the printer, reset the router, and explain 2FA.
Happy Friends & Family Tech Support Day to all who celebrate!
May your Wi-Fi be strong and your patience stronger.
#CkC #TechSupportDay #infosec #hackerlife #thanksgiving

Want to solder, decode, reverse, or build with a room full of curious hackers?
Our CFP isn’t just for talks, we’re looking for workshops too!
To share your knowledge in Raleigh on May 15-17, 2026 keep your eyes out for our #CFP opening in December.
#CkC26 #workshops #hackercon #infosec

First time submitting a CFP?
We love fresh voices, different angles, and deep dives.
If you’ve got a story, a tool, a technique, or a tale of glorious failure, pitch it!
CackalackyCon is built by hackers, for hackers.
CFP opens December. You in?
#CkC #CkC2026 #CFP #infosec #cybersecurity

Got a talk that’ll crack minds wide open?
The CFP for CackalackyCon 2026 opens this December.
Whether it’s hardware hacks, cyber weirdness, or hacker history, we want your brilliance!
Start drafting. Start building.
#CkC #CkC26 #CFP #infosec #hackercon

End of 10 Windows 10 ends in 2025. Don’t buy a new PC — revive yours with Linux. It's fast, secure, and help is available to get you started.

Happy End of Windows 10 Support Day to all those explaining what Linux is.

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The CKC crew is back from summer break. Tonight is our first planning meeting for #CKC26 to have everything ready for y'all by May.

Also we're taking bets for how long Sq33k will unknowingly talk on mute before she realizes.

Hack the planet from the movie Hackers

What the First Friday of the month is almost here again already?!
Go check out your local 2600 meeting!
www.2600.com/meetings/

Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month so go check out your local 2600 Meeting. Find them here: www.2600.com/meetings/
If there's not a 2600 near you, try a DEFCON Group: forum.defcon.org/soc...
And if you don't have either they aren't that difficult to start.

Windows 11, version 24H2 might fail to install patch (KB5063878) with error code 0x80240069 via WSUS or #ConfigMgr.

Read the details here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...

#SCCM #PatchTuesday #Windows #MSIntune

Everytime you get a cool new sticker at DEFCON, you have to take a drink! Of water, only water, from the water bottle you put the sticker on. Stay hydrated!!!

🚨🚨 #DEFCON attendees - TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨🚨

Come buy a signed copy of my book and register to win a rare and kick-butt indie badge, the #AmuletOfEntropy! It's mere hours away!

📖✍️ - TODAY @ NOON, Vendor space - 🔥🔥🔥

$40, cash only
#badgelife

Podcast - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons I have a weekly podcast called Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons. The show is a mix of cybersecurity news and interviews of prominent people in the industry. But like the book, the shows are targeted squar...

You won't want to miss Monday's chat with physical security expert @deviantollam.bsky.social. We'll discuss the ethos of being prepared, in ways I'll bet you haven't considered. And of course we'll talk about picking locks, cracking safes and some legal B&E...

firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/

*Scheduling intensifies* It's a calendar icon shaking around.

Mark your calendars, save the date, and tell your bestie to postpone their wedding because #CKC2026 will be May 15-17, 2026 !!!

ShmooCon: Moose You Already - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast On January 12th, 2025, the ShmooCon hacker conference held it’s 20th and final gathering. I was lucky enough to be able to not only...

Today we'll go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved and successful #hacker cons, with the husband and wife team who ran it for 20 years, from the Snowpocalypse to Shmoo balls and the chandelier shard miracle.

@shmoocon.bsky.social

podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/06/23/s...

YOU CAN'T JUST ASK PEOPLE WHY THEY'RE NOT HACKING THE PLANET

Happy #Juneteenth! 🤎🙏🏾✊🏾

Matt Scheurer: Finding Your Passion in Cybersecurity by Phillip Wylie Show In this episode, Phillip Wylie is joined by Matt Scheurer, a digital forensics and incident response expert. They discuss Matt's hacker origin story, his work in digital forensics and incident response, and the education path for aspiring professionals in this field. They also touch on the importance of professional networking and the benefits of public speaking in the cybersecurity industry. Takeaways Digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professionals play a crucial role in investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Having a background in systems administration and networking can provide a solid foundation for a career in DFIR. Building a professional network and seeking mentorship from experienced professionals can greatly enhance career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. Public speaking can help establish credibility and open doors for career advancement in the cybersecurity field. Exploring different areas of cybersecurity and finding one's passion can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career. Sound Bites "I was just always enthralled with hackers and hacker lore and all the things that people would do with technology that the people that designed it didn't anticipate." "Understanding basic networking, learning the Linux command line, and knowing where things should be on a Windows endpoint are essential skills for aspiring DFIR professionals." "Having a background in SOC (Security Operations Center) analysis can provide a solid foundation for understanding digital forensics and incident response." Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattscheurer/ https://twitter.com/c3rkah

Matt Scheurer: Finding Your Passion in Cybersecurity podcasters.spotify.c...

YouTube video by DeviantOllam Attacking Classified Safes and Vaults from the Cold War to Now [CackalackyCon 2025]

My gargantuan presentation about Cold War attacks and intrusions into our intelligence apparatus has now been published. If you didn't catch it at #ShmooCon or #CackalackyCon now you can view it here...

youtu.be/-Z_Jv7vuiqg

Enjoy! 👍😁👍

Here's the talk @deviantollam.bsky.social was on the way to give @cackalackycon.bsky.social

Check it out, you won't be disappointed, I promise:

youtu.be/-Z_Jv7vuiqg?...

Post conference can bring on the feels. Make a plan to hang out with folks, chat with your new friends on Discord, work on something you learned, or whatever it is you do to take care of yourself. We cannot wait to see y'all next year!

Thank you everyone for speaking, running villages, and attending our conference this year!
As a community driven conference, it literally cannot happen without all of you. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2026!

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Hey @cackalackycon.bsky.social you were good to me! But, unicorn out ✌🏼ILU all! 😘🦄🌈 #ckc2025 #cackalackycon

It was an absolute pleasure to speak at @cackalackycon.bsky.social today and share my love of potatoes. Thank you to @specterops.io for fueling me to always go a layer deeper in learning and motivating me to chase my passions 🥔

What do potatoes have to do with privilege escalation on Windows? Come find out at Max Andreacchi’s session, “Tater Tokens: Introduction to Windows Access Tokens and Their Role in PrivEsc” on May 18th!

Is your multifunction printer secretly a security risk waiting to be exploited? Find out at Deral Heiland’s session, “Praeda-II - Rebirth of the Multifunction Printer Security Auditing Tool” on May 18th!

Fabulous flamingo

We love to see everyone dressed in their favorite outfits during our Hacker Swan Party tonight.
Want to wear sequins? Shine on!
How about a tuxedo? Yes!
Penguin or rabbit onesie? Whatever makes you feel fancy.

What's lurking in the Bluetooth landscape, and how can you decode it? Learn more on May 18th at Mauddib28’s session, “Understanding the BLEEP-ing Wildlife and Identifying their Ble-S"!