Issue dossier
The maker page describes Meshtastic software and optional application pairing, the updater labels 2.7.26.pager for DEF CON 34, and a public Meshtastic fork exists. The reviewed sources do not establish a complete release manifest or integrity proof, source-to-device build mapping, all inherited/dependency licenses, default or event-specific radio settings, channel/key policy, data retention, privacy/security review, vulnerability handling, legal use guidance, update success, rollback/recovery guarantee, or support/warranty terms.
A linkable camp-impact record with badge context, severity, evidence confidence, and source notes.
Back to issues index
firmware, update, radio/data, and software-license scope boundary · official project/update pages and public firmware fork · active project/update surface published; deployed configuration and assurance unrecovered
The catalogue links a real public project without implying that a labelled firmware build is complete, audited, installed on every unit, safe for a particular radio/data context, or accompanied by a support guarantee.
- Badge
- Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
- Category
- firmware, update, radio/data, and software-license scope boundary
- Severity
- note
- Confidence
- official project/update pages and public firmware fork
- Status
- active project/update surface published; deployed configuration and assurance unrecovered
- Timeframe
- 2026 pre-event source pass
- Source note
- Hacker Pager project site, firmware update page, and Exploitee.rs Meshtastic fork.
first-hand maker announcement
Exploitee.rs' signed public announcement says the team is bringing a new revision to DEF CON 34 and describes planned online availability and BadgeLife Village pickup. It is direct maker evidence for a proposed event association, not organizer authorization, completed sale, handoff, admission, or image-reuse permission.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
official firmware-update status page
The official update page labels 2.7.26.pager as the latest DEF CON 34 firmware and exposes a browser-based update surface. It does not establish source-to-device parity, a reproducible build, safe update outcome, support commitment, or full release archive.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
official maker project site
Primary Exploitee.rs source for the Hacker Pager's component, interface, wireless, software, physical-package, and open-source claims. It supports a documented independent electronic artifact, not DEF CON issuance, final production parity, safe use, or image reuse.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
public device firmware fork
Exploitee.rs' public Meshtastic fork identifies modifications for Hacker Pager hardware. It supports a public firmware-source trail, not an audit of all inherited code/dependencies, a final 2026 image, default radio/data configuration, or a completed unit release.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
public hardware design repository
The official electronics repository publishes KiCad, schematic PDF, and BOM sources under CERN-OHL-S-2.0. It is design-source evidence, not a final production, safety, performance, image-rights, or specific-2026-revision record.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
public mechanical design repository
The companion case repository publishes case, button, acrylic-panel, and accessory source under CERN-OHL-S-2.0. It documents a modifiable mechanical-design trail, not a confirmed 2026 production configuration, material result, assembly quality, safe printing recommendation, or image-reuse permission.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
Exploitee.rs · retrieved 2026-05-15
Official update page that labels 2.7.26.pager as the latest DEF CON 34 firmware. The label does not prove a specific physical revision, complete source release, device update success, default configuration, release integrity, or support outcome.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
Exploitee.rs · retrieved 2026-05-15
Primary maker site for standalone Meshtastic context; ESP32-S3, SX1262, LCD, LEDs, microSD, USB-C, LiPo, buttons, audio/vibration, physical, and package specifications; and public source-tree links. It does not say DEF CON issues the device or license its promotional images for local reuse.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
Exploitee.rs / Zenofex · retrieved 2026-05-15
First-hand maker announcement for the DEF CON 34 new-revision claim, planned online restocks, planned BadgeLife Village pickup, and no-on-site-sales statement. It does not verify organizer authorization, inventory, price, completed order, pickup, delivery, credential role, or image rights.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
GitHub / exploiteers · retrieved 2026-05-15
Public case/button/acrylic/accessory repository with an explicit CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It confirms a mechanical design-source trail but does not establish exact 2026 production materials, printing result, assembly quality, durability, safe construction, or reusable product-image rights.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
GitHub / exploiteers · retrieved 2026-05-15
Public PCB repository with KiCad, schematic PDF, BOM, and explicit CERN-OHL-S-2.0 licensing for design files. Its scope does not clear product photography, establish a shipped 2026 hardware revision, or validate manufacturing, RF, battery, or electrical safety.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)
GitHub / exploiteers · retrieved 2026-05-15
Public firmware repository identified by the maker site as a Hacker Pager-supporting Meshtastic fork. It documents a source relationship but not an independently audited build, final delivered firmware, full dependency/license inventory, or a source-to-unit mapping.
Badge: Hacker Pager (DEF CON 34 Revision)