DEF CON Responds to Badge Controversy with Anti-Bot Measures DEF CON, a popular hacking conference, has implemented measures to prevent bots from accessing their site. The move comes after a controversy surrounding the distribution of badges to attendees. In a statement, DEF CON apologized for any inconvenience caused and reminded developers to respect API access rules. Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/Defcon/comments/1ep00ln/def_cons_response_to_the_badge_controversy/