Defcon

Defcon is an annual hacker convention that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the largest such conference and draws in a diverse crowd of hackers and law enforcement.¹ The event includes on-site demonstrations of new software and hacks, speakers, a dance, contests and classes.¹

Fast Facts

1. When: August 8-10, 2008¹
2. Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Venue: Riviera Hotel and Casino²
4. The first Defcon was in June 1993³
5. Defcon 15 had more than 6,000 attendees⁴

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.⁵

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.⁶

Defcon 16 Events

• Warballooning Demo
• Coffee Wars
• Defcon Shoot
• Buzzword Survivor
• EEE PC Mod Workshop¹

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