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Live Recon Contest

DEF CON 32 • 9th-10th August 2024

Participants engaged in live reconnaissance of selected and pre-registered companies. Despite the targets being well-known for their active bug bounty programs, the findings were impressive. Teams found it extremely difficult and the findings were mind-boggling. Targets were prominent orgs with active bug bounty programs.

Event statistics

46 teams85 players

Winners

1st Prize

Pinja

2nd Prize

NFN

Why Participate?

Community support: Your participation helps support the community
Crack team of experts: Engage with the best in the biz
VIP treatment: Limited slots mean your company gets the full treatment
Treasure trove report: Walk away with a comprehensive dossier

Rules of the Contest

  • 1Reconnaissance Only: No hacking or exploitation of any kind is allowed
  • 2Report Submission: Submission of a detailed CSV file in a given structure is mandatory
  • 3Presentation: Participants will present their findings in front of a jury
  • 4NDA Compliance: All participants must sign an NDA to ensure the confidentiality of the findings
  • 5Time Limit: All reconnaissance activities must be completed within the specified time frame
  • 6Ethical Conduct: Participants must adhere to ethical guidelines
  • 7Scope: Recon must be limited to the provided target scope
  • 8Evidence Collection: All findings must be backed by appropriate evidence
  • 9Original Work: All work must be original and performed during the contest

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