Carnegie Mellon’s Hacking Team Wins Fourth Straight, Record Ninth Overall DEF CON Capture-the-Flag Title

Carnegie Mellon University Achievements: Carnegie Mellon's Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP) won its fourth consecutive DEF CON Capture-the-Flag title, marking their ninth victory in 13 years, showcasing their dominance in the competition.

Competition Overview: The DEF CON event, known as the "Olympics" of hacking, featured top cybersecurity teams competing to break systems and protect their own, with PPP collaborating with other teams to secure their win amidst intense challenges.