user@devbase# nc -w1 hackathon.devbase.org 42
 
     dP    8                 dP 8               8          w   8                
    dP  .d88 .d88b Yb  dP   dP  8d8b. .d88 .d8b 8.dP .d88 w8ww 8d8b. .d8b. 8d8b.
   dP   8  8 8.dP`  YbdP   dP   8P Y8 8  8 8    88b  8  8  8   8P Y8 8` .8 8P Y8
  dP    `Y88 `Y88P   YP   dP    8   8 `Y88 `Y8P 8 Yb `Y88  Y8P 8   8 `Y8P` 8   8  
 
  version info:            v2018.01
  geolocation:             /dev/base
  exploitation ddate:      Chaos 6, 3184 YOLD
 
 
  shell-access granted, starting terminal:
 
user@devbase# dmesg | grep hackathon
[    3.300358] /dev/hackathon: PUBLIC MSG: announcement of next /dev/hackathon
                                           (January 6th, 2018)
[   67.004982] /dev/hackathon: rule added: everyone is welcome!
[  132.773600] /dev/hackathon: rule added: the base will provide shelter, infrastructure
                                           and fun for free
[  184.228272] /dev/hackathon: rule added: there are no rookies, only masters-to-be
[  274.927450] /dev/hackathon: unique selling points 'Mate supply' and 'nice people'
                               installed
user@devbase# register --user myself
registering service not started, please contact your local /dev/base administrator
in slack or via eMail (orga [AT] devbase.org)
user@devbase# quit
 
  Looking forward to seeing you at /dev/hackathon v2018.01
 
  kthxbye!

Details

version info v2018.01
geolocation /dev/base
date 2018-01-06 13:00:00 - NOW!

What?

We define Hackathon in a very generic way.
It's an event at which we solving problems together in teams.
The outcome can be a pice of software, a prototype for hardware, or knowledge for the attendees.

Agenda?

At this event the base will provide some vulnerable machines from a difficultly level of easy to intermediate.
Together we will try to break them and get the flags.

Why?

Because we can and it's fun!

To protect a system you need to know how a bad guys would try to break in.
By knowing what is possible you can protect your systems and infrastructure against those common attacks.

Who?

Everyone is welcome!
Don't be afraid if you have little or no knowledge in this area.
Basic system and network knowledge is helpful.
n00bs welcome! :)

Equipment?

The base will provide the network, a room and Mate.

We suggest you to:

Rules?

Registration?

We ask you kindly to tell us when you plan to attend.
Tables, network, drinks, … must be prepared.

Just give us a heads up.
Please contact your local /dev/base administrator in Slack or via eMail (orga [AT] devbase.org)