With a heavy heart it seems that Darren Martyn aka pwnsauce from LulzSec has died. I considered him a friend & had the privilege of spending time with him irl, he was sharp, kind, funny & a pleasure to chat with. His family are asking for privacy but I know Darren was very proud of the volunteer

Last year, she gave a presentation on authenticity, artificial intelligence, and the impact on impersonation fraud. This year, she's rocking our stage as an MC with Jaimy! So awesome to have you with us, Nicole! 📅 October 29–30 📍 De Lichtfabriek, Haarlem 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

OMGWTFBBQ, We have MERCH NOW! 😻 Pre-order your merch before 11 October and pick it up at WICCON 2026 on 29 & 30 October. Please note: You’ll need a ticket to WICCON 2026 to order and collect your merch. https://wiccon.nl/merch #WICCON2026 #WICCON #WomenInCyber

It might look a little quiet from out there... It isn't. 😃 The Calls for Papers, Rookies & Workshops have closed & submissions are now being reviewed. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, we're busy putting #BSidesLDN2026 together, just 67 Days to go! 😬 #BusyBusyBusy #BearSides

Big news: our Jaimy is back on the mic to give every speaker the best intro ever! She brings smiles, boosts the energy, and gets every visitor hyped. Got your tickets yet?! 📅 October 29–30 📍 De Lichtfabriek, Haarlem 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

🐈 Bring Your Cat to WICCON Day was unfortunately rejected on the grounds of “common sense.” So this World Animal Day, we’re doing the next best thing: SEND. US. YOUR. CATS. 👇 Drop a photo of your tiny cybersecurity professional in the comments. 🖤 #Dierendag #CatsOfWICCON

BSides Manchester was fun last night. Now for M2600 meetup. October is off to a cracking start.

You can learn all about WICCON at the One Conference! Will we see you there? 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

💀 IT’S HACKTOBER. October means pumpkin spiced lattes for some people. For us? 💻 Breaking things. ✨ Collecting stickers. 🚩 Chasing flags. ☕ Questionable amounts of caffeine. And Hacktober ends exactly where it should: at WICCON. 🔥 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

⏰ 12 HOURS TO GO! ⏰ The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP closes at midnight TONIGHT. Still working on that submission? You’ve got time, but the clock is ticking! 🐻 🎤 Papers 🐻 Rookies 🛠️ Workshops No REST ’til Hammersmith! 🎸 bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP closes TONIGHT at midnight! ⏰ There’s still time to get your submission in. 🎤 Call for Papers 🐻 Call for Rookies 🛠️ Call for Workshops No REST ’til Hammersmith! 🎸 bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🚨 30 DAYS UNTIL WICCON2026 🚨 You’d think the chaos would be calming down by now. It is not. 😂 The emails are emailing. The spreadsheets are multiplying. And somehow we’re building an entire hacker con. AGAIN. See you in Haarlem. 🖤🔥 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

🎤 3 DAYS TO GO! 🐻🐻🐻🐻 The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP is heading towards the finish line! Don't just let it be 😉 ⏰ CFP closes midnight 30 September. bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

I was informed of his passing a while back, but it seems the news is public now. Rest in peace, Darren Martyn. youtu.be/2Zb-3_46YIc www.connachttribune.ie/news/galway-...

A Look At TR-06FAIL And Other CPE Configuration Disasters by Darren Martyn

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🚌 4 DAYS TO GO! 🐻 The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP is rapidly approaching its final stop! Got an idea, some research or an experience worth sharing with the security community? Get it submitted! ⏰CFP closes midnight 30 September bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🎤 Just 5 DAYS left to submit your talk for #BSidesLDN2026! Got an idea or an experience worth sharing? We want to hear from you! ⏰ CFP closes Midnight on 30 September. No REST 'til Hammersmith! 🎸🐻 bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🎤 Just 6 days left to submit your talk for #BSidesLDN2026! Got some security research, an idea or an experience worth sharing? We want to hear from you! ⏰ Our CFP closes on 30 September. No REST 'til Hammersmith! 🎸🐻 bsides.london/cfp2026

🔥 Cybersecurity loves breaking systems. Maybe it’s time we break this one. Day 1 closing keynote speaker Fleur is challenging the idea that cyber is a meritocracy and asking why women are still told to change to succeed. 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

🤖 Your LLM is in production. Attackers know it. Do you know how to hack it? Anca joins WICCON2026 for a hands-on dive into the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, live LLM hacking & the emerging world of AI agent vulnerabilities. 👀 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

🚨 We’ve extended the deadline for early bird tickets until October 13th! Good news for those still looking to grab the last early bird tickets! 👉 Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/jewA50ZQepz #INSO27 #Cybersecurity #Infosec #CyberConference

October may be spooky season but our mini-meets are anything but. With a super supportive community, come along to chat with friends, listen to or even give a talk. Hope to see you there :) As always if you would like to speak at one of our mini-meets please reach out via email or LinkedIn.

🔐 What if nothing looks compromised, but financial crime is happening anyway? Caroline joins WICCON2026 to explore how identity, data & legitimate access can turn secure systems into enablers of financial crime. 🎟️ Get your WICCON2026 tickets: wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

Want to play a game? 🎮 It’s 02:47. Systems are down. Data may be stolen. What do you do when the playbook breaks? In Kaja Möller’s workshop, step into an immersive cyber crisis simulation where the clock doesn’t stop and every decision counts. #WICCON2026

Watching Strictly... Vic: [REDACTED] Me: 😏 Harsh, babe...

⚠️ A supplier disappears. Regulation changes. Your platform becomes a geopolitical liability. Do you still have a choice? CTO Kim van Wilgen joins WICCON2026 to explore how everyday IT decisions can quietly erode strategic flexibility. 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

Not random aggression, but doctrine. 🌍 Dominique Heuff traces Russia's evolution into one of the world's most advanced cyber threat actors - through Soviet heritage, economic constraints, and the stress test of the Ukrainian war. 👉 Program & tickets: https://wiccon.nl/

🚩 Never tried a CTF? Start here! Maja & Danique from Challenge the Cyber are bringing a beginner-friendly CTF workshop to WICCON2026. Learn the basics, tackle a challenge together & start hacking! 💻 🎟️ wiccon.nl/tickets-2026

👀 First cybersecurity conference? No, no one secretly received a manual on how conferences work. But now you did. 😎 We put together some tips to help you survive—and enjoy—your first security con. 🖤 👉

WICCON TIPS: First time at a security conference? — WICCON

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