DEF CON Hackers Express Discontent with Government Oversight

DEF CON Hackers Express Discontent with Government Oversight

First seen 28 Feb 2026, 22:10 UTC •Theregister •37.7

Article Content

Browse articles
ThreatCluster

At DEF CON 2026, Jake Braun, a prominent figure in cybersecurity and co-founder of the Franklin project, voiced frustrations from the hacker community regarding government actions. Braun, who has advised multiple administrations, emphasized the need for collaboration between hackers and government to improve cybersecurity. The Franklin project, launched in 2024, aims to engage hackers in constructive cybersecurity efforts.

How this analysis works

Timeline

2017-08-01
First Voting Machine Hacking Village created at DEF CON
2024-08-01
Franklin project launched at DEF CON
2026-02-28
DEF CON 2026 held, Braun discusses government relations

Extracted Entities

1 / 2