Hackers build private 'Ninja Tel' phone network at Defcon

A common theme at Defcon is "Ninja" this and "Ninja" that.  Its all very interesting and makes you wonder what people would think if Ninja Lane was in attendance. 

Network uses phones running the "Ninja OS," which features innovative apps such as "BoozeFone," where people can exchange beverages using what I dubbed "booze networking."

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 There are 650 phones on the private network, with people making phone calls, texting, chatting, holding conference calls, and playing a sword-fighting game. There are additional apps being created by people who are using the phone through Android's IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

People choose their own phone number and username and can have their photos taken so that their face shows up in everyone's contact list. Once the customized Ninja SIM card is inserted, a special terms of service written by a Ninja who is a lawyer is displayed and the phone receives a call with a fun welcome message recorded by Pat Fleet, who is the voice of AT&T.

Very Cool!  Takes some smart people to pull this off.  oh, and a few bucks.

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