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WiFi scanner and button-order Easter eggs

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badge interaction

Compass reports WiFi scanning behavior and Easter eggs triggered by pressing badge buttons in specific orders.

Badge
Area41 2018 Proteus Badge
Type
badge interaction
Status
historical
Compatibility
Area41 2018 Proteus badge
Source
https://blog.compass-security.com/2018/06/area41-2018-wrap-up/

Badge context

Related Resources

conference report

Area41 2018 wrap-up

Compass Security report documenting the June 15-16 2018 Zürich event, DEFCON Switzerland organization, the ESP8266/WiFi/display badge, username configuration, apps, Easter eggs, badge talk, and RX-audio hack.

Badge: Area41 2018 Proteus Badge

firmware documentation

Proteus README

README documenting ESP8266 firmware, TECT backend update flow, PlatformIO build/upload commands, SPIFFS flashing, modules, button event handling, display manager, authorship, and AGPLv3 license statement.

Badge: Area41 2018 Proteus Badge

Source trail

Evidence Sources

Compass Security Blog · retrieved 2026-05-15

Area41 2018 Wrap Up

Primary field report for Area41 2018 dates, Zürich location, DEFCON Switzerland organization, ESP8266/WiFi/display badge facts, web username configuration, LCD nickname app, schedule app, WiFi scanning, Easter eggs, source-code link, badge talk, and RX-audio hack.

Badge: Area41 2018 Proteus Badge

Compass Security Blog · retrieved 2026-05-15

Compass at Area41 2018

Primary preview source for Area41 2018 as a Zürich IT security conference and for the 'Blame the badge' talk by Philipp Promeuschel and Carel van Rooyen.

Badge: Area41 2018 Proteus Badge

GitHub / Krogoth · retrieved 2026-05-15

Proteus README

Source for ESP8266 client scope, PlatformIO build workflow, TECT/OTA update notes, SPIFFS flashing, module/mode architecture, three-button event handling, display manager, authorship, and AGPLv3 statement.

Badge: Area41 2018 Proteus Badge

GitHub / Krogoth · retrieved 2026-05-15

platformio.ini

Build-configuration source for espressif8266 Arduino framework, heltec_wifi_kit_8 board target, and declared libraries.

Badge: Area41 2018 Proteus Badge