DEF CON bans hackers, technologists named in Epstein documents
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DEF CON has banned three individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein from future attendance, following their names appearing in recently released Justice Department documents. The ban is based on their connections to Epstein's interest in hacker gatherings and prior media reports.
Source: NEXTGOV
The DEF CON hacker conference has banned three people involved with the organization whose names appeared in recently released Justice Department files that exposed their ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The conference banned Vincenzo Iozzo, Joichi Ito and Pablos Holman from future attendance, according to an updated list of banned individuals made public Feb. 18. The Justice Department’s release of approximately 3 million files on Jan. 30 has brought to light Epstein’s significant interest in some of the world’s largest hacker gatherings, with the recent disclosures connecting all three individuals to those efforts. The ban also cited extensive Politico reporting that previously highlighted the individuals’ involvement with Epstein. Full Story