Defcon 2006: Opening Hours

"Human" white badge given to normal attendees. Defcon has temporarily run out of the badges because of a high number of attendees.

"Human" white badge given to normal attendees. Defcon has temporarily run out of the badges because of a high number of attendees.

Maximum posted price of hotel rooms at the Riviera

Maximum posted price of hotel rooms at the Riviera

Hackers have already cracked the Riviera's security frequencies.

Hackers have already cracked the Riviera’s security frequencies.

Merchandise sales are brisk

Merchandise sales are brisk

Attendees pick locks while they wait for Defcon to open

Attendees pick locks while they wait for Defcon to open

After the opening the infamous "Wall of Sheep" immediately began capturing victims. A group of volunteers scan the wireless airwaves for email passwords, chat conversations and other information. Interesting and sometimes embarassing information is post

After the opening the infamous "Wall of Sheep" immediately began capturing victims. A group of volunteers scan the wireless airwaves for email passwords, chat conversations and other information. Interesting and sometimes embarassing information is post

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