This repository serves as an organized archive of individuals who have been banned from participating in DEFCON events. It aims to maintain transparency and uphold the standards of conduct within the DEFCON community. The information provided here is based on documented incidents and official announcements. Please note that inclusion in this list does not imply guilt or wrongdoing, but rather serves as a record of actions taken by DEFCON organizers.
Definition of Terms
- Name = Full name of the individual.
- Handle = Online hacker pseudonym or username used by the individual.
- Incident Date = Date when the incident leading to the ban occurred (in the format YYYY-MM-DD).
- Incident Description = A brief description of the incident that led to the ban.
- Ban Type = The type or category of ban imposed (e.g., Permanent Ban, Event Specific, General Ban, Security Ban, Licensing Ban, etc.).
- Additional Notes = Any supplementary information or context related to the incident or ban.
- Permanent Ban = Permanent restriction to future DEF CON events.
- Event Specific Ban = Imposed when an attendee is reported and found guilty of verbal harassment towards fellow DEF CON attendees.
- General Ban = Imposed when an individual is given multiple warnings but fails to adhere to them which leads to an enforced ban from the event.
- Security Ban = Ban imposed on a participant for attempting unauthorized access to restricted areas, often involving the intervention of security personnel and potential legal action.
- Licensing Ban = Ban imposed on a participant for violating licensing agreements or regulations related to the event, such as using counterfeit badges or credentials.
- Hotel ban = Ban imposed by the hotel for bad behavior against the hotel or its interests and is outside DEF CON's control. You anger the hotel, you deal with the hotel.
| Name | Handle | Incident_Date | Incident_Description | Ban_Type | Additional_Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher James Hadnagy | Hadnagy | 2022-Feb-9 | Multiple CoC Violations (unspecified) | Permanent_Ban | - 🗞️The Verge⭷ - 🗞️Statement⭷ |
| One America News (OAN) | OANN | 2022-Aug-14 | Violated DEF CON’s privacy policy by repeatedly taking photo and video showing people’s faces without the consent of those individuals. | Permanent Ban | - 🗞️Vice⭷ - 🗞️Politico⭷ |
| John Draper | Captain Crunch, Crunch, or Crunchman | 2017-Nov-18 | DEF CON's CoC violation due to allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior. | Permanent Ban | - 🗞️BBC⭷ - 🗞️BuzzFeed⭷ - 🗞️The Verge⭷ |