Hackathon
A hands-on hackathon series that teaches security and AI safety by putting participants in the hacker's seat — ethically.
Why We Teach This Way
Our hackathons use an innovative, even controversial, method: competitors have to manipulate an AI chatbot using clever, well-crafted wording in order to "hack" it. Every challenge runs on a fictional system — a fictional bank, a sandboxed network — so no real money, data, or infrastructure is ever at risk. It's a hands-on way to learn how social engineering and prompt manipulation actually work, for a good cause: turning participants into more careful, security-minded technologists.
The Challenges
"Respected Bank" AI Hacking Challenge
Competitors try to "rob" a fictional bank by manipulating its AI banking assistant with clever prompts and wording — testing the limits of social engineering and prompt manipulation in a completely safe, artificial environment where no real money or data is ever at risk.
WiFi Hacking Challenge
Laptops required: we provide the WiFi, you try to hack it. Prizes go to the top three finishers — first, second, and third place.