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GeekCon Singapore 2024: Cybersecurity
25 May 2024 @ 9:30 am – 26 May 2024 @ 5:00 pm

GeekCon is the evolved and enhanced version of the renowned security competition, GeekPwn. Spearheaded by DARKNAVY, GeekCon aspires to be an unmatched global technical event for cybersecurity enthusiasts. Our mission is to pioneer advancements and showcase measurable values within the security ecosystem.
Why Attend GeekCon 2024?
GeekCon is not just an event; it’s a movement towards a more secure digital world. By attending, you’ll gain:
- Cutting-edge Knowledge: Learn from top-tier security experts and researchers who will share the latest trends and insights in cybersecurity.
- Hands-on Experience: Engage in interactive sessions and workshops designed to hone your skills and deepen your understanding of cybersecurity challenges.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and industry leaders to expand your professional network.
- Exclusive Access: Experience unique demonstrations and showcases of the latest security technologies and methodologies.
Join us at GeekCon 2024 to be part of a transformative journey in cybersecurity. Secure your tickets now and take the first step towards bolstering your defence against cyber threats.
Event Details:
- Date: 25 May (Saturday) – 26 May 2024 (Sunday)
- Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Venue: OCBC Arena, Singapore Sports Hub
Ticket Prices:
| Ticket Type | Price Per Person (SGD) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Standard – Single Ticket | 1,024 | General Admission |
| Standard – Group of 3 to 6 | 599 | General Admission |
| Standard – Group of 7 or more | 399 | General Admission |
| Concession – Single Ticket | 256 | Students, Teachers, Senior Citizens (60 & above) |
| Concession – Group of 5 or more | 99 | Students, Teachers, Senior Citizens (60 & above) |
| NSF – Single Ticket | 256 | Full-time National Servicemen |
| NSF – Group of 3 or more | 199 | Full-time National Servicemen |
Ticket Deals:
GEEKCON International’s sponsor, Singapore Airlines, is offering exclusive discounts on flight tickets for this event (https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/promocode/).
Simply send your ticket receipt to [email protected] for the promo code.
Booking Channels:
- Online: www.sistic.com.sg
Agenda
| Speaker(s) | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| John Doe | Can Airport X-ray Detection Machine Be Trusted? | A Challenge Using Undisclosed Methods to Bypass Common X-ray Detection Machines |
| Boris Larin (Kaspersky) | Operation Triangulation: Do Not Attack iPhones of Researchers! | Comprehensive Revelation of a Highly Sophisticated Cyber Warfare Weapon Targeting iPhones (incl. Demo) |
| Lianji Li (RealAI) | Changing Faces with AI Disguise Glasses | A Challenge to Deceive Face Recognition Systems Using AI Adversarial Attack |
| Yanze Zhang (University of Macau) | Role Play Attack for Web3 DeFi Applications | Reproducing a Unique Method Attacking Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Systems by Mimicking Multiple Roles |
| Kira Chen (DARKNAVY) | Surviving MiraclePtr: Navigating Webp and Beyond | Comprehensive Revelation of a Highly Sophisticated Cyber Warfare Weapon Targeting Browsers (incl. Demo) |
| AVSS (DARKNAVY) | Adversarial Vulnerability Scoring System | White Paper 1.0 Official Announcement |
| John Doe | If Autonomous Driving Is Prone to Blinding… | A Challenge Using a Low-cost, Miniature Device to Disrupt Radar Systems in Self-driving Cars |
| Hao Ke, John Wu & Azhara Assanova (Google Android Platform Security) | Hardening Android: Insights and Systemic Protections from Google’s Front Lines | Unveiling Comprehensive Countermeasures Behind Multiple Covert Attacks on the Android Platform (incl. Demo) |
| Connie Lam (CertiK) | Friend or Foe: A Bridge Vulnerability About “Public and Friend” | Disclosing a USD5,000,000 Web3 Bridge Vulnerability |
| Yizhe Zhuang (DARKNAVY) | Exploiting Steam: A Journey into Vulnerability Discovery of a CEF-based Application | Revealing Advanced Attack Techniques Infiltrating Client Systems via Popular Gaming Platforms (incl. Demo) |
| Yakai Li (ExpAttack Team), Guangming Liu (vivo kiMirrOrs sec lab) | The Art of Deception | Large Model Jailbreak Competition: Can AI Be Manipulated by Evil Force? |
| Chao Zhang (Tsinghua University) | Machine Language Model for Binary Analysis | Will AI Overtake Binary Security Researchers? |
| Hai Zhao & Yue Liu (Tiangong Lab) | Defeating Self-protection of Chips | A Challenge Exploiting Unknown Vulnerabilities to Bypass CSM/DCSM of Certain Chips |
| Yifei Wu & Cuiying Gao (Dawn Security Lab) | The Secrets Behind Advertising Traffic | Exposing How Criminals Hijack Our Phones to Make Millions: Unveiling the Attacks and Countermeasures (incl. Demo) |
| Yongkang Jia, Xiao Lei & Yiming Tao (FSL Team) | Hostile Takeovers within Cloud Hosts Part 1: From Guest to Host | A Challenge Exploiting Unknown Vulnerabilities to Achieve Escape of a Popular Virtual Machine Platform |
| Neoni | Hostile Takeovers within Cloud Hosts Part 2: From Host to Root | A Challenge Exploiting Unknown Vulnerabilities to Achieve Local Privilege Escalation of a Specific Operating System |
| Dennis Giese & Braelynn | Could Smart Home Robots Become the Trojan Spying on Our Lives? | A Challenge Exploiting Vulnerabilities to Control Smart Home Robots |
| Lorant Szabo & Daniel Komaromy (TASZK Security Labs) | Attacking Over the Air: Exploiting Basebands in Radio Layer Two | Disclosing a Remote, Stealthy Smartphone Attack Exploiting Baseband Vulnerabilities (incl. Demo) |
| Yichi Zhang (Tsinghua University) | Can Large Models Be Fooled by Illusion? | A Challenge of Adversarial Image Attack on Multi-Modal Large Models |
| Lars Froder (Cellebrite) | Jailbreak Apple iOS16: Defeating Code Signing Using a PPL Bypass | Deep Dive into the Latest Jailbreak Technique (incl. Demo) |
| Zhaofeng Chen (CertiK) | ModuleBomb: Persistent Blockchain Outage Attack | Reproducing a SUI Validator Network Vulnerability that Could Crash the Whole Blockchain Network |
| Peter Hlavaty | HyperV and Effective Ways of Fuzzing It for RCEs | Million-Dollar Bug Bounty Hunter Reveals Attack Technique Targeting Microsoft Virtual Machine (incl. Demo) |
| Jay Turla (VicOne) | How Long Does it Take to Stealthily Unlock a Car? | A Challenge Exploiting Vulnerabilities to Unlock Certain Automotives |
| Kai Jern Lau | Redefine Reverse Engineering in Web3 | Applying Bytecode Level Reverse Engineering Techniques to Web3 Incident Analysis (incl. Demo) |
| Haixin Duan & Xiang Li (Tsinghua University) | TuDoor in the DNS Wall: The Fastest DNS Cache Poisoning Attack | Disclosing a Sophisticated Attack Exploiting Unknown Vulnerabilities in Popular Internet Protocols to Hijack Sites (incl. Demo) |
| Gelei Deng, Yuqiang Sun & Daoyuan Wu (NTU) | Will AI Become a More Powerful Hacker? | Demonstrations of Using AI in Cyber Attacks |
| NWMonster & Slipper (Offside Labs) | Unlocking Crypto Vulnerabilities: Insights into Hardware Wallet Security | How Cryptocurrency Disappears from Your Wallet: Delving Deep into the Attack Techniques (incl. Demo) |
| Zhutian Feng & Haojie He (Singular Security Lab) | Overlooked Bugs, Serious Impact | 1-click Attack: Leveraging Unknown Vulnerabilities in Mainstream Browsers for Remote Code Execution (incl. Demo) |

About DARKNAVY:
DARKNAVY is an independent, innovative security research organisation and service provider. We developed the Adversarial Vulnerability Scoring System (AVSS) to assess and quantify vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of mitigation mechanisms in real-world adversarial environments. Our flagship event, GeekCon, is designed to empower and foster growth within the global cybersecurity community.
Our vision is to create a safer digital landscape by addressing and eliminating vulnerabilities in IT products and services. Through our consulting and research and development initiatives, we aim to equip organisations with the knowledge and tools to defend against the ever-evolving threats of cyberattacks.

