It’s been almost a year since I wrote one of CybersecurityZen’s most popular articles- 10 Git Ideas For Hackers.
I am confident that the majority the world’s most deserving hackers now own at least 9 out of 10 of these brilliantly geeky hacker gifts.
With the holidays right around the corner once again, I thought it was time for everyone to revisit the idea of stepping outside of the usual gift buying box to purchase something GREAT for that slightly misunderstood hacker in your life.
But what makes a great gift for a hacker or cyber geek? Should you attempt to choose a functional hacker gift, a funny one, or perhaps one that honors hacker culture and nostalgia?
I’ve addressed all three possibilities in this comprehensive list of 25 new gift ideas for hackers, cyber geeks, hackers in training and perhaps just fans of the art.
Enjoy my complete hacker gift idea list and happy hacker holiday shopping!
PS. Tweet your favorites to @SecureNinja or @AliciaMaeWebb and let me know if there is anything you think I should add for next year.
Hacker Gifts for Skill Development
Because hackers need to hack in order to be hackers.
Digilent Basys2 Xilinx Spartan 3E FGPA 250K Development Kit
Imagine finding this green gadgety beauty under your holiday tree..
Development Boards & Kits – PIC / DSPIC EASYPIC v7 dsPIC30 DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
And I thought getting a Leatherman for Christmas was cool
Belkin 36-Piece Demagnetized Computer Tool Kit with Case (Black)
Yes, please
HackRF One Software Defined Radio (SDR) & ANT500 Antenna Bundle
We all need to start somewhere
Piper Computer Kit | Educational Computer that Teaches STEM and Coding through Minecraft
Or maybe traditional lock picking is soon to be your thing
15 Piece Lock Pick Set By Luolo Gold Edition with Clear Padlock and Ebook Guide
Hak5 makes some amazing items on which to practice. Behold, the Wifi Pineapple.
Hacker Gift Ideas For Fun and Function
Ok, forget the part about function. This useless box guarantees nothing but fun for the whole family.
Useless Box Turns Itself Off Storage Box Leave Me Alone Machine Fully Assembled in Real Wood
A classic holiday gift with a quirky hacker spin.
Sock It To Me Circuit Board Mens Crew Socks
Because somebody has to cook Thanksgiving dinner!
Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food
And it MUST be properly seasoned.
Star Wars Salt and Pepper Shakers – R2D2 and R2Q5
There are actually two ways you can go with this.
Star Wars Salt & Pepper Shakers
Simply amazing.. and TOTALLY FUNCTIONAL
Back to the Future Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger – Compatible with anything that charges via USB
When you simply need to define who you are and what you are doing in there..
Warning Hacker At Work Vintage Metal Sign Art Decor Bumper Sticker 5” x 4”
Purely Practical Hacker Gift Ideas
It’s literally a digital safe for your passwords.
Your cards will definitely be safe inside this shiny blue, green, pink, yellow, or purple box.
Multi Colored RFID Blocking Credit Card Case
More like the ultimate HACKER GIFT!
The Ultimate RFID Blocking Leather Passport Holder Wallet for Men and Women in 7 Colors
Let’s talk about style.
Langforth Genuine Leather Vintage 15.6″ Laptop Canvas Messenger Satchel Bag Coffee- 2 sizes
Something for spring..
Men’s F Society t shirt XL Black
Or the world’s coolest hacker hoodie for right now.
Guy Fawkes – Anonymous Men’s Hoodie by Spreadshirt&8482;, L, red
Or is this the coolest? I can’t decide.
Skull Error Paint Skeleton Head Men NEW Black M Contrast Hoodie | Wellcoda
Hacker Gift Ideas For Knowledge Development
There is nothing more educational than a good old fashioned book.
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition
Every household needs a genius hacker.
Secrets To Becoming A Genius Hacker: How To Hack Smartphones, Computers & Websites For Beginners
Because the best hackers are also social engineers.
Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking
We must never forget the lessons learned in these four hacker films.
4 Sci-Fi Movies: Hackers / Solarbabies / WarGames / WarGames – The Dead Code
