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Linux privilege escalation via arbitrary x86 MSRS: A case study from CTF challenge

Dominik Czarnota’s presentation from CONFidence 2024 showcased a fascinating Capture The Flag challenge that explored the exploitation of arbitrary Model-Specific Registers (MSRs) in Linux systems. This case study illustrates how a small misconfiguration in the Linux kernel can lead to privilege escalation and provides valuable insights into advanced exploitation techniques. Below, we delve into the…
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CALL FOR PAPERS: Speak at CONFidence 2025

The CONFidence 2025 Call For Papers is now open. We’re looking for cybersecurity speakers worldwide who are dedicated to sharing the latest research and innovative, advanced solutions.  If you’d like to speak at the CONFidence conference, submit your lecture or workshop proposal by 7 March 2025 by completing the CFP form. Share your skills and…
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20 years of CONFidence in 2025! Early Bird tickets

In 2025 we’ll meet for the 25th time, marking 20 years of the CONFidence conference! We want you to celebrate with us, honoring the experiences that formed the event into its current form and continue to shape its future together. Get ready for an excellent conference experience, featuring hottest news, keynote lectures, and productive networking.…
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Another record: over 1700 attendees in 2024

CONFidence 2024 was a blast: over 1700 cybersecurity enthusiasts gathered in Krakow. We hope they benefited from the conference and met their goals, whether it was upskilling, networking, or keeping up with security news.  Now it’s time for a summary of the 24th edition of CONFidence. This year, we hosted 39 lectures and 8 workshops,…
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COMMUNITY CORNER: LET’S DISCUSS CYBERSECURITY!

This year we will meet in a chillout zone outside for a series of short presentations and discussions with representatives of Polish cybersecurity communities.  Join us there to talk about: vulnerabilities in network devices and live hacking with Michał Sajdak (Sekurak) Flag Hunt rules, requirements, and hints by the organizers – 17 53c team forced…
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MORE NETWORKING? DON’T MISS THE AFTER PARTY

Lectures, workshops, and all that knowledge are important, but we all know what matters at CONFidence – contacts! Can you think of a better way to meet new people in the cybersecurity industry than during an evening meeting at a club? We thought so too! This year we’re partying at Forty Kleparz (Kamienna 2) –…
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VA BANK IT: WATCH OUR EXPERTS COMPETE!

Why this year’s After Party will be epic? Because we’re hosting the Va Bank IT contest with members of our Program Committee – Adam Lange, Łukasz Basa, and Artur Kuliński! Va Bank IT is a parody of the popular TV show, aimed at the IT community and focuses on technology-related topics. The participants will compete…
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FLAG HUNT – TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE

Are you still unsatisfied after battling the cybernetic Wawel dragon during last year’s CONFidence Flag Hunt? Together with the 17 53c foundation, we invite you to the newest and even more interesting edition of 2024! This time, together with another Krakow legend, the destructor – Pan Twardowski, you will set off to conquer the universe,…
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Companies that invest in cybersecurity – meet their teams at CONFidence

From software and security solutions, through fintech and ICT, to the healthcare and energy industry. Our audience is diverse, giving you a wide range of networking opportunities. Check what kind of background you can expect from your CONFidence peers and what companies send their teams to boost and share skills at the conference.  Software and…
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Who will you meet at the conference? An overview of CONFidence attendees

In 2023, the CONFidence conference gathered 1600 attendees. Quite a community, don’t you think? Imagine meeting that many cybersecurity-oriented people in one place… This will be possible again on 27-28 May 2024. Let’s find out who you can network with during CONFidence at EXPO Krakow.  CONFidence attendees represent various areas of IT: from banking and…
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