-
DEF CON
DEF CON (also written as DEFCON or Defcon) is the world's largest annual hacker convention, held every year in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first DEF CON took place in June 1993, and in 2008, over 8500 people attended DEF CON 16.Many of the attendees at DEF CON include computer security professionals, journalists, lawyers, federal government employees, crackers, and hackers with a general interest in computer code and computer architecture. The event consists of several tracks of speakers about computer- and hacking-related subjects, as well as social events and contests in everything from creating the longest Wi-Fi connection and cracking computer systems to who can most effectively cool a beer in the Nevada heat. Other contests include lockpicking, robotic-related contests, art, slogan, coffee wars, and Capture the Flag. Capture the Flag (CTF) is perhaps the best known of these contests. It is a hacking competition where teams of hackers attempt to attack and defend computers and networks. CTF has been emulated at other hacking conferences as well as in academic and military contexts.
-
Fast Facts
- When: August 8-10, 2008Defcon16: Defcon 16
- Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Venue: Riviera Hotel and CasinoPC World: Security Vendors Slam Defcon Virus Contest (April 25, 2008)
- The first Defcon was in June 1993CNN: History of Hacking (November 19, 2001)
- Defcon 15 had more than 6,000 attendeesCNET : Hacking at Defcon(August 7, 2006)</ref>
- Price: $100 (Cash only at the door)
-
Dmitry Sklyarov
In 2001, Dmitry Sklyarov, a Russian programmer, was arrested at Defcon for giving away software that could decrypt Adobe's e-book format.Russian Crypto Expert Arrested at Defcon]] -
The Madigan Scandal
In August 2007, Michelle Madigan, a reporter for Dateline NBC, was heckled and chased from the conference for recording the event but failing to identify she was with the press.Gizmodo: NBC's DefCon Mole (August 4, 2007) -
Categories
Managed Since: 06/06/2009
Views: 39
Money Earned: M$0.00
Page revenue is subject to change as we obtain data from our partners
Recent Contributors
- View History

- Discuss on the Message Board

- Embed this Page

-
Share this page
-
-
The Mahalo Top 7
-
Official Site: Defcon
defcon.org -
Defcon Coffee Competition: Coffee Wars
coffeewars.org -
Wikipedia: Defcon
en.wikipedia.org -
PC World: Security Vendors Slam Door on Virus Contest
pcworld.com (April 25, 2008) -
CNet: Russian Crypto Expert Arrested at Defcon
news.cnet.com (July 17, 2001) -
ZDNet: Undercover NBC Dateline Reporter Bolts from Defcon
blogs.zdnet.com (August 03, 2007) -
YouTube Video: NBC Dateline Reporter Flees Defcon 15 (Time: 6:02)
youtube.com
-
Official Site: Defcon
-
-
Defcon on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
I think we'll be taking it to DEFCON 4, incoming ... @Ruth_Less1 ;)
@Fejennings | July 04, 2009 02:39 AM -
Marcus Sachs took the idea straight out the Guardian newspaper, but he will pass it off as his own thinking at Defcon
@n3td3v | July 04, 2009 02:33 AM -
I can guess what Marcus Sachs is going to say already at Defcon, 'We need a *cyber* geneva convention protocol'
@n3td3v | July 04, 2009 02:30 AM -
Marcus Sachs is going to be speaking at Defcon about cyberwar http://bit.ly/PjG9K
@n3td3v | July 04, 2009 02:26 AM -
@SinderzNAshes re: #moonfruit GASP FatJ banished me for bringing my mini in the house, has someone divided by zero?? Coolness abt defcon
@syxxty9 | July 04, 2009 02:20 AM
-
-
Defcon on Amazon | View All
-
Targus Defcon Notebook Ipod Lock Combo Set - $59.95
The Targus DEFCON Notebook & iPod Lock Combo Set includes the Eyelet Security Lock for iPod and the DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock allowing users to secure both their notebook and iPod together. The Eyelet Lock is constructed with g...
Amazon -
DEFCON-2: Standing on the Brink of Nuclear War During the Cuban Missile Crisis - $27.95
The closest we've ever come to the end of the world "DEFCON-2 is the best single volume on the Cuban Missile Crisis published and is an important contribution to the history of the Cold War. Beyond the military and politica...
Amazon -
Defcon: Strategic Nuclear War - $9.99
It's the End Of the World as You Know It! Inspired by the 1983 cult hit, War Games, Defcon puts you right in the middle of the Cold War era. Your success and our ultimate survival are on the line. Can you dominate or will you crumble un...
Amazon -
Defcon - $19.99
Defcon: Global Thermonuclear Domination gives you the chance to manage a scenario faced in the leading generals' worst nightmare: Total nuclear war. The third World War is starting, and you'll manage it from a single screen. You'll attempt ...
Amazon
-
-
Ask a Question about Defcon 140 characters
-
Defcon Blogs | Add a Link
-
Valleywag: Hackers turn table on Dateline NBC reporter (2007)
-
ZDNet: Undercover NBC Dateline Reporter Bolts from Defcon (2007)
-
Wired: White House High-Security Locks Broken: Bumped and Picked at DefCon (2007)
-
i-Hacked: I-Hacked Staff Hacks 2006 Defcon (2006)
-
Make Magazine Blog: The Wall of Sheep (2005)
-
Valleywag: Hackers turn table on Dateline NBC reporter (2007)
-
Defcon Competitors | Add a Link


