Host Unknown sole founder Javvad Malik was accompanied by fellow sole founder Thom Langford in Las Vegas for what many affectionately refer to as ‘hacker summer camp’ which consists of three major events, Bsides LV, Blackhat, and DefCon.
We were proud to be a super donor for BSidesLV – and are glad that our credit card company hasn’t sent bailiffs around to confiscate office equipment yet.
But in order to really make it in Vegas, you have to really stand out and do something spectacular. And while other vendors are usually in the business of throwing lavish parties in loud environments filled with liquor. Host Unknown knows that the best party is one where you can have a conversation, and invite only people who work for vendors, or have a corporate card and then thank them publicly for being a generous sponsor.
We must admit, it was probably the best party in town,
“The Host Unknown party was the best party in town” – Javvad Malik
This comment was reiterated by another random person we asked.
“I concur with this gentleman, this was by far the best party in town” – Thom Langford
Kicking off the @HostUnknownTV Black Hat after party at @starbuzzvegas sheesha bar with @J4vv4D. DM @sirjester for details! pic.twitter.com/z5C4xHxDI2
— Thom Langford (@ThomLangford) August 10, 2018
Great news everyone! Tonight’s @HostUnknownTV @BlackHatEvents after party is now sponsored by @Infosecurity. Thanks @DanRaywood! pic.twitter.com/Vo6u3onjXX
— Thom Langford (@ThomLangford) August 10, 2018
More great news everyone! The @HostUnknownTV @BlackHatEvents after party has another sponsor: @nopsec! Thanks @sawaba! If you want to come too, don’t forget to DM @sirjester or @L_AGalloway! pic.twitter.com/lWQEE72NVX
— Thom Langford (@ThomLangford) August 10, 2018
We are #soblessed tonight at the @HostUnknownTV @BlackHatEvents after party with yet another sponsor in the form of @KnowBe4 and @stilewalker @ErichKron. Thanks Guys!
If you want to attend don’t forget to DM @sirjester or @L_AGalloway pic.twitter.com/SVGhAI6g6o
— Thom Langford (@ThomLangford) August 10, 2018
Our luck couldn’t last at the @HostUnknownTV @BlackHatEvents after party 😥 No sponsorship was forthcoming from @krypt3ia as he won’t tell us who he works for. Boo!
If you want to sponsor us at the sheesha bar don’t forget to DM @sirjester or @L_AGalloway pic.twitter.com/uL6uBdhGLI
— Thom Langford (@ThomLangford) August 10, 2018
After all that partying, you’d imagine Host Unknown would be running on empty. But no, these sole founders are deceptively resilient. Jayson Street made a point to find them at DefCon and requested an awkward hug.
Bumping into Cyber Mr T @jaysonstreet is the highlight of every conference. Shame Cyber Magnum PI @J4vv4D had to ruin the moment for me… pic.twitter.com/61IpRd7LPP
— Thom Langford (@ThomLangford) August 11, 2018
Finally, before departing, the gents got a taste of some good old American Freedom!
My American friends…. on this trip I had my first taste of freedom! And I think I can develop a taste for this! pic.twitter.com/dKAIvigqFP
— Javvad Malik v2.0 (@J4vv4D) August 11, 2018
Stay tuned for more awesome Unknown Parties coming to a security event to you soon. Time and venues are kept secret till last minute to keep numbers down, so prepare for disappointment if you can’t make it, and even more disappointment if you do make it.
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