Carl Smith

[VXCON 2026] Celebrating 16 Years of Hacking: Deep-Dive into Exclusive Offensive Security & AI Tracks (Register Now!) Dear Cybersecurity Professional, The wait is over. VXCON is returning for its landmark 10th Anniversary edition this November 28–29, 2026, in Hong Kong. Since our journey began in 2010, VXCON has dedicated the last 16 years to building an elite community of white-hat hackers, malware analysts, reverse engineers, and offensive security researchers. To celebrate this milestone, we are bringing together global trail-blazers who frequently speak at Black Hat, DEF CON, and HITCON. They will break down live vulnerabilities, exploit pathways, and hardware weaknesses you won’t see anywhere else. Secure your seat today to learn from the best in the industry: vxcon.hk Featured Keynotes & Technical Briefings Our 2026 lineup features exclusive research spanning OS kernels, automated AI hacking agents, automotive systems, and critical infrastructure. 🛡️ Windows Kernel & Browser Exploitation • Angelboy (MSRC Top 100) covers cross-component vulnerabilities in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD), detailing transport-layer gadgets and sandbox escapes via Zoom. • MinJeong Kim explores variant hunting in WebKit by tracing patches to root causes and introduces the AI-driven WebKit Weekly framework. 🤖 The Frontier of AI & Automation in Security • Wonyoung Jung debuts a hybrid LLM and program analysis framework to automate patch diffing and N-day PoC generation. • Donghyeon Kim & Prof. Insu Yun (KAIST Hacking Lab) break down an autonomous agent that tackled CODEGATE 2026 challenges. 🚗 Automotive, Hardware, & Infrastructure (OT) Security • Dr. Camille Gay & Alina present exclusive car hacking and vehicle network research. • Edward Lee (OPCIA) demonstrates how to extract operational tags from proprietary OT traffic and detect unauthorized PLC modifications. • Iceman dives into signaling vulnerabilities, RFID exploitation, and new analysis hardware. Day 2: Hands-On Interactive Workshops • Bootrom Dumping: xenocidewiki (Secret Club) leads a hardware workshop on dumping encrypted pet firmware from a Tamagotchi Paradise via UART/SWD analysis. • Hardware & RFID: Led by Iceman. • Car Hacking: Led by Dr. Camille Gay & Alina. Event Logistics & Venues • Day 1 (Nov 28, 2026): Main Briefings at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel (google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg…) (Centenary Room II-III), including a network buffet lunch. • Day 2 (Nov 29, 2026): Workshops & Village (10:00 - 18:00) at JobsDB by SEEK (google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg…), PCCW Tower, Quarry Bay. Registration Details Seating is limited. Secure your pass at vxcon.hk. For inquiries, contact [email protected]