The Explosive Countdown

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 at 8:15:32 PM · Photo Archive/2009/defcon_17

A digital clock with a battery attached to it, displayed on a scoreboard at DEFCON 17 - a gathering of computer hardware and electronics enthusiasts. With the tags "Dynamite" and "Weapon" at 75% confidence, the countdown held a sense of excitement and danger.