DEF CON 33 at Payment Village was 🔥

- 2,000+ attendees
- Dumpster diving + ferrofluid demos
- 5-track CTF
- First year in DC Next Gen

Wrap-up with stats, photos, and the state of payment security:
>> https://paymentvillage.substack.com/p/def-con-33-wrap-up-what-happened

We had an amazing DEF CON, and we are fired up! This epic undertaking wouldn’t be possible without our team & we’re ready to grow!

Do you have a knack for social media, storytelling & creating engaging content? We’re looking for volunteers to help share our epic journey, DM to get started!

🎉 Pre-registration is now open for the Capture the Coin Contest! Get ready for an epic blend of hardware hacking, app analysis, and more at DEF CON. Dive into this chaotic CTF and show off your skills! 🌐 Sign up on CTFD now: 👉 https://ctf.paymentvillage.org/ #CaptureTheCoin #DEFCON33

DEF CON Workshops are LIVE on the Payment Village website! Seats are limited — sign up now to guarantee yours!
All the essential pre-requisite knowledge you’ll need to crush the contest 💪
https://www.paymentvillage.org/events/def-con-33/schedule
#PaymentVillage #Workshops #CTFPrep #HackThePlanet

🎉 Pre-registration is now open for the Capture the Coin Contest! Get ready for an epic blend of hardware hacking, app analysis, and more at DEF CON. Dive into this chaotic CTF and show off your skills! 🌐 Sign up on CTFD now: 👉 https://ctf.paymentvillage.org/ #CaptureTheCoin #DEFCON33

Payment Village is back at DEF CON!

- More workshops. Bigger CTF. Harder challenges.
- From NFC and wallets to ATMs and Bluetooth, it's all here.
- Built by the community, for the community.

Read the full breakdown: https://paymentvillage.substack.com/p/inside-def-con-33-whats-happening

Everyone blames cards. Some blame wallets.

But the real problem? The system.

Insecure mPOS, skipped validations — even secure wallets fail when terminals are broken.

New from Payment Village: https://paymentvillage.substack.com/p/the-weakest-link-part-iii-infrastructure

#infosec #fintech

Mobile payment systems are everywhere, but are they secure? Our research team decided to find out by testing popular mPOS devices and digital wallets...🧐
https://medium.com/@ilebarrionuevo/your-digital-wallet-is-probably-leaking-money-and-heres-how-to-find-out-300f04aa95e5

Exciting News! Our first card samples are here, and we’re over the moon! 😍 The design looks even better in person! 🕶️ stay tuned for epic updates! 🥳

Want your logo on these stunning cards? We’ve got a few sponsorship slots left!

#CardReveal #PaymentInnovation #DEFCON33

🚨 **Exciting News: Our CFP is Open!** 🚨

👉 **Submit your proposal!** 🔗 https://www.paymentvillage.org/get-involved/CFP
📍 DEF CON August 8-10, 2025, in vibrant Las Vegas! 📍 #PaymentSecurity #ResearchOpportunities

Be bold, share your insights, and contribute to the future of payment security!

🚨 **Our Call for Papers is Now Open!** 🚨 We’re thrilled to invite researchers to share their insights on payment security at the Payment Village! This is your chance to tackle the challenges and innovations shaping the future of secure payments.

📍DEF CON 8-10th August 2025 Las Vegas📍

Our call for volunteers is open! Be a part of the Payment Village @defcon.bsky.social this summer 😎
www.paymentvillage.org/get-involved... #volunteer #community #paymentsecurity

Moving to a cashless society ⛔ affects vulnerable and underprivileged individuals. Think about low-income households or individuals without 🏡

☝️ surprising benefit has been the massive decline in children choking on coins!

So, how do we make a cashless society socially inclusive?