DEF CON bans three Epstein-linked men from future events

"The emails show that Holman and Epstein became acquainted as far back as 2010. Politico's reporting claimed that Epstein made plans to meet with the technologist in 2013, although it isn't clear if the sex offender actually attended. Emails from the evidence bundle also appear to show that in the same year, Holman planned to stay at Epstein's residence in New York City, and introduced Epstein to other industry figures."

"Iozzo, who is the current CEO at identity management company SlashID and a former Black Hat board member, was in contact with Epstein between at least 2014 and 2018, the files indicate, offering to procure DEF CON tickets for him, emails show. Iozzo did not immediately respond to The Register's request for comment, but sent a lengthy statement to Politico for its previous reporting on the files."

DEF CON organizers added Pablos Holman, Vincenzo Iozzo, and Joichi Ito to the conference's banned list, preventing them from attending future events. Organizers cited contact with Jeffrey Epstein as the rationale while noting none of the three are accused of criminal wrongdoing. Emails show Holman and Epstein became acquainted by 2010; Holman planned to stay at Epstein's New York residence in 2013 and introduced Epstein to other industry figures. Iozzo, CEO of SlashID and a former Black Hat board member, corresponded with Epstein between 2014 and 2018 and offered to procure DEF CON tickets. Iozzo said he was introduced to Epstein in 2014 while seeking startup funding and denied the allegations.

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