Pre-Conference Training
October 4th – October 7th, 2026
Cybersecurity Conference
October 8th and 9th, 2026 in Atlanta, GA
Hacker Halted 2026: Cyber Carnival
Where Illusion Meets Intrusion: Navigating the Spectacle of Cybersecurity
Welcome to Cyber Carnival.
From phishing scams that mirror carnival games rigged to deceive, to funhouse mirrors that distort reality like deepfakes and manipulated data. Cyber adversaries operate like illusionists, using social engineering, spoofing, and obfuscation to distract and mislead. Meanwhile, defenders must look beyond the surface, peer behind the curtain, and master the tools of both insight and illusion to protect digital domains.
Cyber Carnival challenges us to embrace the chaos, decode the spectacle, and transform entertainment into education. It’s a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking, qualities that define the best in cybersecurity.
Join us at Hacker Halted 2026 to explore the carnival of cyber threats, tricks, and triumphs. Step right up to the greatest show in cybersecurity.
A conference filled with IT security leaders and executives from around the world.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS
On the most critical and latest threats in the security world.
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