We are so so so thrilled that the #SECVC was a @defcon black badge event! Congratulations to team Spilt Beans for winning first place and the black badge!
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Our new website is live! se.community/ Check out this thread to see what we are taking submissions for. We can't wait to see you all at @defcon 30! #secommunity #DEFCON #socialengineering #vishing #contest #infosec
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We’re thrilled to announce that the #SECommunity village will be back at @DEFCON this year! Get ready to join in the shenanigans, sharpen your skills, and defenses. Stay tuned and check out our website for when we have sign ups open on April 17th! se.community
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We were inspired by the HOT light at @krispykreme when we made our CALL IN PROGRESS light. What did ya'll think?
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Hi Everyone! We just wanted to let everyone know that we are still unpacking after an amazing #DEFCON. However, we'll be uploading our recording of the presentations and panels soon! Make sure to follow us or subscribe to our mailing list to get notified!
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✨ICYMI✨ The #SECVC was a 🖤black badge 🖤 competition this year! Congrats 🥇Arty Boy (black badge winner) 🥈DOOM 🥉Mr. Hackermen Final scoreboard: se.community/scoreboards/ @defcon closing ceremonies black badge pic 📸 @jaimefilson
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Well, well, well... it looks like our awesome neighbors are @RoguesVillage and @ReconVillage You can find the us at @defcon in the LINQ Hotel - 3rd floor - in Social (seems fitting) Square
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🎉 2023 Social Engineering Community Vishing Competition #SECVC Judge Announcement 🎉 @corg_e @_Freakyclown_ @_sn0ww Want to shoot your shot in the booth and give vishing (voice phishing) a try? Competition sign ups are open and close June 1st se.community/vishing-competi…
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Did you check out cold calls today?! A HUGE shout out to @_nextjenn for MC'ing cold calls and might we add.... rocking it!!!
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Want tips and tricks on how to become a Social Engineer? Well then we have the panel for you! SE Career Panel: Saturday @ 6pm in our village Moderator: @_sn0ww Panelists: @Prof_Rege @ibetika @sherrod_im se.community/presentations/#…
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We wanted to give some special shout outs to our staff and guests who made this year possible. SO many folks (both present & not during DC30) put in time & effort to help bring this community together, we are humbled by their love & support. se.community/about/ THREAD 🧵
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Just got great news from @Grifter801... #SECVC IS A BLACK BADGE EVENT THIS YEAR!!!
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Want to give live #socialengineering a shot? Our CALL FOR CONTESTANTS in currently open! se.community/events/vishing-…
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#SECommunity Party! This year it is ***80's themed*** so be sure to dress up (although we'll have some accessories if you forget yours). The party will be in the Forums (room 117/118), not our village, Saturday from 2100-2359. Cash bar with boozy and booze-free options.
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First time this has ever been done - come listen to social engineers compete live against Artificial Intelligence to see who can capture the most objectives! 💫Brand new competition💫 se.community/john-henry-comp…
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Look what arrived in the mail! It's our soundproof booth for our #defcon SEC #Vishing Competition #SECVC This bad boi sports the following: ✅ 6'x6' fits 2 comfortably ✅ ADA ramp and door ✅ Dual ventilation ✅ Raised floor ✅ Separate viewing window Does it need a name? 🤔
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Up next in the booth! The humans! @JC_SoCal and @_sn0ww!
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We'd like to introduce the ✨2024 SE Community Vishing Competition #SECVC Judges!✨ These folks will not only be scoring reports but also live calls on stage in the village at #DEFCON32 @ibetika @_JohnHammond @_sn0ww
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Join us this Friday, May 27th, at 5 PM ET on Twitch twitch.tv/se_community @JC_SoCal and @_sn0ww will be chatting all about what #socialengineering events #SECommunity has in store for @defcon 30 - come hang out and ask questions.
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One of the new surprises we have this year is the optional heart beat sensors the team can wear... no stress...
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Like what we're up to? Want to be involved for next year? Want to compete? volunteer? present? Or be involved in whatever shenanigans we come up with next year at #defcon? Make sure to follow us and/or join our mailing list. Se.community/#join and get notified first! #SECVC

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Check out our Badge!! You can grab one from the merch store inside the SE Community — but if you want to start hacking before you buy, we’ve got you. 👉 Everything you need is on GitHub: github.com/secommunity/SEC-D…
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Check out our village badge we will have for sell! More information on the website, but we also include the code and schematic now if you want to think of ideas to hack on it. se.community/2024-sec-phone-…
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HUGE CONGRATS to our winners of the Vishing Competition #SECVC! 🥇A Girl Has a Team 🥈Hall & OSINT 🥉The Brothers Shamus All scores are posted here: se.community/scoreboards/
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Packing for @defcon? Don't forget to pack some 80's clothes and accessories for the #SECommunity party! 📆 Saturday, August 12th 🕘 9 pm - 12 am 📍 Forums room 117/118 🍹 Cash bar (acholic and non-alcoholic options) We hope to see you there!
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And just like that... our storage unit is now packed up, we're Vegas bound, baby
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🚨 Let's talk about what is going on in the #SECommunity village this @defcon 31, shall we? 🚨 Schedule: se.community/schedule/ SUPER MEGA THREAD
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We have 2 awesome presentations starting now!
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Our village schedule is live for @defcon! - Youth Event - Vishing Competition #SECVC - Cold Calls - Research - Presentations se.community/village-schedul…
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Do you think you have what it takes to try a #SocialEngineering competition? Read more about it here: se.community/vishing-competi… Our #SECVC Call for Competitors is open! Submissions close June 1, 2023.
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#SECommunity @ DEF CON 30 Presentation and Panel Recordings THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of our talented presenters and panelists, we are very appreciative of the wisdom you shared with the community 💜 Also shout out to @cxstephens, our speaker wrangler! Recordings Thread 🧵
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Everyone from the #SECommunity wants to wish @corg_e's dad a happy belated birthday! We missed the opportunity to call and sing to him from the booth... next year!
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Anddddd they're off! All #SECVC competitors have been sent their objectives and targets.

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The #SEC is one of the most visited villages @DEFCON for a good reason: we have a lot of fun with this, tbh. What we do is a pretty serious test of security, so we try and lighten the mood where we can. It's who we are #defcon32 Sign up to compete w/ us: loom.ly/-Zsn0vU
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The SS HaulsAlot is on the move! OSINT Challenge - where are we?
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Panel: Social Engineering as a career Moderator: @_sn0ww Panelists: @Prof_Rege @ibetika @sherrod_im You can watch here: piped.video/hYZgfp6fY7w
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Check out our panel "Social Engineering: Ethics, morality & the law" on Friday at 6pm in our village! Moderator: @JC_SoCal Panelists: @aurbelis @corg_e @Grifter801 @jaysonstreet se.community/presentations/#…
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DO NOT RECORD CALLS IN OUR VILLAGE You will get kicked out
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After all these #SECVC calls you may be asking yourself "How do I become a SE?" TONIGHT check out our SE Career Panel @ 6pm in the village Moderator: @_sn0ww Panelists: @Prof_Rege @ibetika @@sherrod_im se.community/presentations/#…
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How would we describe the #SECommunity Volunteers at #DEFCON30? - Helpful - Compassionate - Legit - Rad - 🔥 - 💪 - way too many more to list We are crazy lucky they stepped up to help us out this year. We're excited to give them a shout out in this thread 🧵
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A big thank you to @Knowbe4, our Lanyard Sponsor this year! The lanyards look fantastic, and we’re so grateful for your support. Don’t forget to stop by the SE Community and grab yours!
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We are having a fundraiser! You can now purchase one of our challenge coins from DEF CON 30 to help with the costs of bringing the village back again this year. etsy.com/listing/1463948456/…
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Want to chat about #SocialEngineering and other related topics, or hear announcements about what is going on in the village at #defcon31, year round? Join our new #SECommunity Discord server! discord.com/invite/ybvNuSAxW…
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Are you bringing kiddos to @defcon? Might we suggest the following... 1. Have a movie night - before heading to Vegas watch some Back to the Future (this step maaaaay be helpful for #2) 2. Sign them up for our Youth Challenge: se.community/youth-challenge…

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Want to test your #SocialEngineering skills? Our Call for Competitors is open and already receiving submissions! Solo competitors and teams up to three people can join. se.community/vishing-competi…
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Q: When and where does this contest happen? A: August 11-14, 2022 at @defcon in Las Vegas Q: Do you need SE experience? A: Nope! We even provide 1:1 coaching time w/ multiple SE coaches Q: Is this only for phone calls? A: No, there is also a remote OSINT phase that takes place
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The #SECommunity knows that we couldn’t run the village without a team. Do you want to be part of our squad and help volunteer at #defcon31? CFV closes in less than 1 week! Submit here: se.community/call-for-volunt…
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Our website is now updated and ready to accept applications for: Competing in our live Social Engineering Competition! Pre-registering for our Youth Challenge! Volunteering Opportunities! Sponsorship Opportunities!
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Who is ready for tomorrow? We can't wait to see you in the village! Check out our schedule below to see what is going down in the #SECommunity at @DEFCON 30 se.community/village-schedul…
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What are your plans for August 9th? We're running a FULL DAY Vishing Competition #SECVC in the village 9am-5pm Competitors have already been working MONTHS on preparing for this day. Come listen to LIVE Social Engineering phone calls! Current Scoreboard: se.community/scoreboards/
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We're so pumped for @defcon 32! See you there?! Check out our schedule: se.community/schedule/
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That side eye tho Team Vish Please!
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We've uploaded the recordings from our #DEFCON30 village. Use this YouTube playlist link to catch our awesome presentations and panel discussions. Please #RT for reach! loom.ly/1OjP_ik
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Welcome to the #SECVC teams: A Girl Has a Team DOOM Hall & OSINT Mr. Hackermen Not So Secret Squirrels ProSecLabs Rizz Kitties Sara(h)^2 Scotzipan SkorpioMylk Team Winslow The Brothers Shamus VillaRoot Vish & Chips
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So excited for this panel "Social Engineering: Ethics, morality & the law" happening now in the village! Moderator: @JC_SoCal Panelists: @aurbelis @corg_e @Grifter801 @jaysonstreet
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Did you bring the kiddos to @DEFCON? Stop by the #SECommunity village and sign them up for our Youth Challenge! se.community/events/youth-ch…
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We really hope folks who visited the village got a lot of of it! We're going to post some feedback google forms soon, always looking for ways to improve!
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WE 👏 WILL 👏 JUDGE 👏 YOU. That's kind of the idea. Our #SECVC Vishing competitors are scored in 3 separate categories, each one more entertaining than the next. Show us what you got at #DEFCON32! Competitor applications must be submitted by May 11th: loom.ly/-Zsn0vU
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TOMORROW come join @Prof_Rege @JC_SoCal and @_sn0ww live on a Twitch stream discussing the Research component of the #SECommunity at @defcon this year! July 9th at 5:30 PM ET twitch.tv/se_community Read more about SEC Research here: se.community/events/research…
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Annual load out sweaty selfie
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MIXER TONIGHT! Come hang out in the #SECommunity village tonight from 9:30pm-12am. See details below
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Check out our 2023 #SECommunity Call for Volunteers Review Board! @Prof_Rege @R0gueG0pher @_sn0ww @TipsyBacchus Want to volunteer in the village this year during @defcon? Our CFV is open now and closes June 1st, submit your application here: se.community/call-for-volunt…
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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 SEC phone badges are now just $50! 🎉 Come grab yours before we close at 2PM—while supplies last!
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Want to break into Social Engineering? Join Snow & Rachel Tobac on 2/28 at 12:30 PM ET for an interactive webinar as they share their journeys, insights, and answer your questions live. Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… See the teaser video here! piped.video/watch?v=YW2OxuXS…
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Want to give #socialengineering a try? Consider signing up for the Social Engineering Vishing Competition #SECVC at @defcon 31! se.community/vishing-competi… Submissions close June 2nd

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Things are getting spicy in the booth... #SECVC
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We're excited to host our very first webinar! Saturday Nov 23rd | 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET IMPROVing with Social Engineering Webinar Learn more: piped.video/LczAwsXg1aQ Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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HUGE shout out to the @TheParanoids for being a Bronze Sponsor of the #SECommunity at #DEFCON30 Thank you for your support!
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Great work to our Vishing Competition teams as they submitted their OSINT reports for their target companies in preparation for #DEFCON30 ... It's now over to our amazing judges, @chris_kirsch @RachelTobac @_sn0ww to tally the scores! Will you be coming to our #SECVC?
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Shout out to our dope CFP Review Board! We are lucky to have them. @vrain_ @cxstephens @highmeh @RachelTobac Do you have a presentation you want to share in the #SECommunity this year? Submissions are now open till June 2nd se.community/presentations/
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🚨FUNDRAISER T-SHIRT ALERT🚨 While we have a team who is pouring their love, support, & time to make this community happen - we do have financial needs to get this community up and running. With that being said WE HAVE 3 DESIGNS men's and women's sizes/cuts, & hoodies! Thread🧵
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We'd like to formally introduce and also thank @IBMSecurity for their generosity in being a Platinum Sponsor of our Social Engineering Community at #DEFCON30 You can learn more about #IBMSecurity at ibm.com/xforce
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We are ONE MONTH away from #DEFCON31! Who is excited? We sure are! You can check out the villages schedule: se.community/schedule/
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On the fence about submitting to compete in the #SECVC? Allow us to introduce these baller coaches for 2023! Yes, we said coaches. All of the competitors will have access to leverage and learn from these fine folks! @ibetika @JC_SoCal @C_3PJoe @_seahop @_jacoff @bngrsec
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Dylan the Magician in the booth!
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As we wrap up today’s events, we want to take a moment to extend our appreciation to our Platinum Sponsor, @KnowBe4. It takes a community, and we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌
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A Girl Has No Team in the booth
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We're thrilled our first place team won a @defcon Black Badge!!!
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#SECVC Competitors have turned in their OSINT reports and are now spending the next couple weeks crafting their Vishing Plans and working with Coaches to prepare for when they get in the booth at DEF CON!
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TONIGHT! Check out the panel "Social Engineering: Ethics, morality & the law" at 6pm in our village! Moderator: @JC_SoCal Panelists: @aurbelis @corg_e @Grifter801 @jaysonstreet se.community/presentations/#…
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We are incredibly thankful to @IBMSecurity for being a Platinum Sponsor of the Social Engineering Community at @DEFCON You can learn more about #IBMSecurity at ibm.com/xforce
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🚨 REMINDER 🚨 The following "Call fors" are still open for the #SECommunity village at @defcon 31! Call for Competitors - se.community/vishing-competi… Closes 6/1 Call for Volunteers - se.community/call-for-volunt… Closes 6/1 Call for Presentations - se.community/presentations/ Closes 6/2

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Our second #SECVC competitor is going on now!
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Psssssst Our schedule is up! se.community/schedule/
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And that's a wrap! What. A. Week! Thank you for coming out and learning with us. We wanted to give a shout out to @proofpoint for their support with making the village happen. 🌐 proofpoint.com
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Panel Social Engineering: Ethics, morality & the law Moderator: @JC_SoCal Panelists: @aurbelis @corg_e @Grifter801 @jaysonstreet You can watch here: piped.video/dNqB5D6hfnQ
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💫 Our 2024 Vishing Competition Report is out now! 💫 You can find it on our website: se.community/ Huge shout out to our research team @Prof_Rege & @rab1928 along with our 2024 Research Sponsor @msftsecurity
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Hey #DEFCON30 -- if you're looking for the Social Engineering Community, we're in the LINQ Hotel on the third floor in Social A.
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Do you enjoy being @DEFCON with a sense of importance, but have no desire to be a GOON? Are you already planning on spending 98% of your time in the SEC? DO YOU WANNA LOAD THINGS IN AND OUT OF BOX TRUCKS WITH US??? Then you should be a volunteer. Apply at: loom.ly/7QfV1jc
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There are only two day left to submit to the following: Call for Presentations se.community/events/presenta… Call for Contestants se.community/events/vishing-… Call for Volunteers se.community/volunteer/ #socialengineering #defcon #secommunity
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Are you headed to DEF CON soon? We hope to see you in the village! We can't thank @proofpoint enough for their sponsorship to help make this village happen!
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⌛This is it. Want to compete in the SE Community Vishing Competition? Applications close TOMORROW. ⚠️The rules have changed — make sure you're ready. Learn more: se.community/vishing-competi…
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Research Lead: Aunshul @Prof_Rege Not only did Aunshul lead our Research event, she stepped up and helped wherever needed! She was also a panelist giving her insight on how Social Engineering is taught in academia. 💜
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Lastly, but not leastly #SECommunity Co-Founders: JC and Snow @JC_SoCal @_sn0ww We know we couldn't have done without the help of the team listed above. From the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU to everyone for your love and support!
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#SECommunity Mixer Announcement Come hang out with us in the village on Saturday from 9:30pm-12am
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What's up @DEFCON? Are you or anyone in your group 18 yo or younger and looking for an adventure? Check out our Youth Challenge that starts TOMORROW in the #SECommunity village! se.community/youth-challenge… 📍 LINQ, 3rd floor
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Eandustrial is up!
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