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Hotel to Search Rooms During DEF CON Hacking Conference
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They appear to be starting this before the event, so something has them spooked (could just be the con full of spooks). Also with the volume of technical know-how that is going to be in attendance I think
There is no way someone wont spot funny bususiness if a group or indivudal is trying to pull something.
If a visual inspection is all their doing (unlikely) then this amounts to nothing more that security theatre. If they are being more invasive the attendees will know (its DEF CON for fuck sake).
This may just prompt the attendees to book at another resort next year and hurt the hotel in the long run, seeing as this is very close to the opening of the con I dont see many groups changing their booking in time.
With this announcement, I fully expect every DefCon room to be running their own security cameras.
Now that you mention it, I expect video of room searches on the ctf reel next year.
If I learned this after I had booked, I would be expecting a refund as well as compensation for missing the conference if I couldn't find alternative accommodation.