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  •  A Defcon attendee shows off a version of a Pony Express bag.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • The Open Organization of Lockpickers has a strong presence this year.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • A selection of books for sale.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • The NSA brought a conversation piece for their table.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • A Blue Box for sale

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Another Blue Box for sale.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Defcon shirts.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Black Hat, Grey Hat, candy to sweeten the sting.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Defcon shirt.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Custom engraving and more on the show floor.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Outdoor Wi-Fi kits.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • "Keep Calm and Hack Naked."

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Charity hackers.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • The NSA's signage, on the corner between their table and the EFF's table.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • The EFF table.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Hardware bits and more.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Hacker schwag, for those who advertise.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Defcon art schwag.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • For baby hackers.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Hubs for sale.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Fake iPads for sale.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • The ACLU's table with anti-NSA handouts.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • ACLU table staff is having a good time.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • The back room behind the expo had interesting table centerpieces.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Defcon's Lockpick Village was a hands-on learning environment and always busy. It also was where the male-female gender ratio neared 50-50.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Lockpick Village staff showing how to escape handcuffs in seconds with a simple shim.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • Defcon's floor art holds clues for the many crypto puzzles and adventures for attendees.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • NinjaTel; the mobile cell network for exclusive phones that are actually passes for the most coveted party at Defcon, Ninja Party.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

  • An example of Defcon 2012 badges; it's difficult to find the same one twice.

    Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

    Caption by: Violet Blue

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Defcon 2012 - an inside look

From Defcon 2012, probably the biggest hacker conferences of the year, we'll take you on a tour of some of the more interesting sights at this year's show. You'll see hacker ware, fake iPads, mysterious machines, schwag and much more.

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Black Hat, Grey Hat, candy to sweeten the sting.

Published: July 30, 2012 -- 12:24 GMT (05:24 PDT)

Caption by: Violet Blue

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