Counter Deception: Defending Yourself in a World Full of Lies

Explore defensive strategies against digital deception in this DEF CON conference talk that addresses the challenges of navigating truth in today's interconnected world. Learn how the Internet, rather than becoming a reliable source of truth, has evolved into a global deception engine where information is manipulated at every network layer - from electromagnetic signatures to malware false flags and fake online personas. Discover time-tested principles of deception and their defensive counterparts, while gaining practical skills for detecting narratives, countering biases, and verifying information sources. Master techniques for distinguishing reality from manipulation in a digital landscape where nothing can be taken at face value, and understand how hackers can develop tools to combat deception. Gain valuable insights into seeing through manufactured perceptions and taking meaningful action to improve digital information integrity.