Who is Vincenzo in the Epstein files?

Vincenzo refers primarily to Vincenzo Iozzo, an Italian cybersecurity expert famous for hacking the iPhone at the Pwn2Own competition in 2010. He was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein in May 2014 by Joi Ito, the director of MIT Media Lab. The Epstein documents show a sustained relationship including private plane travel, scheduled meetings at Epstein's properties, and coordination through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. FBI informant files describe an unnamed 'personal hacker' employed by Epstein who matches Iozzo's profile.

What is the connection between Vincenzo Iozzo and Jeffrey Epstein?

Vincenzo Iozzo had a documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2014 to 2018. He was introduced via email by Joi Ito, who vouched for his cybersecurity expertise. The documents show Iozzo traveling on Epstein's private plane, visiting Epstein in New York and at other properties, and being part of gatherings that included figures like Lawrence Krauss and Joi Ito. Iozzo has stated his involvement was limited to business discussions about startups and technology that 'never materialized,' though FBI informant reports allege a deeper involvement in cyber surveillance activities.

Was Vincenzo Iozzo Jeffrey Epstein's personal hacker?

FBI informant files released as part of the Epstein document disclosures describe Epstein employing a 'personal hacker' skilled in zero-day exploits and cyber surveillance. While the individual's name is redacted in the FBI documents, investigative reporting has identified the description as matching Vincenzo Iozzo based on details including his Calabrian origin, his company's acquisition by CrowdStrike in 2017, and his subsequent VP role there. Iozzo has acknowledged knowing Epstein 'for professional reasons' but characterized their relationship as limited to business discussions.

Who is Vincenzo in the Epstein files?

Vincenzo refers primarily to Vincenzo Iozzo, an Italian cybersecurity expert famous for hacking the iPhone at the Pwn2Own competition in 2010. He was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein in May 2014 by Joi Ito, the director of MIT Media Lab. The Epstein documents show a sustained relationship including private plane travel, scheduled meetings at Epstein's properties, and coordination through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff. FBI informant files describe an unnamed 'personal hacker' employed by Epstein who matches Iozzo's profile.

What is the connection between Vincenzo Iozzo and Jeffrey Epstein?

Vincenzo Iozzo had a documented relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2014 to 2018. He was introduced via email by Joi Ito, who vouched for his cybersecurity expertise. The documents show Iozzo traveling on Epstein's private plane, visiting Epstein in New York and at other properties, and being part of gatherings that included figures like Lawrence Krauss and Joi Ito. Iozzo has stated his involvement was limited to business discussions about startups and technology that 'never materialized,' though FBI informant reports allege a deeper involvement in cyber surveillance activities.

Was Vincenzo Iozzo Jeffrey Epstein's personal hacker?

FBI informant files released as part of the Epstein document disclosures describe Epstein employing a 'personal hacker' skilled in zero-day exploits and cyber surveillance. While the individual's name is redacted in the FBI documents, investigative reporting has identified the description as matching Vincenzo Iozzo based on details including his Calabrian origin, his company's acquisition by CrowdStrike in 2017, and his subsequent VP role there. Iozzo has acknowledged knowing Epstein 'for professional reasons' but characterized their relationship as limited to business discussions.

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Vincenzo Iozzo is an Italian cybersecurity expert and hacker who had a direct personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein between at least 2014 and 2018, introduced by MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito, and is alleged by FBI informant files to have been Epstein's 'personal hacker.'

Vincenzo appears extensively in Epstein's personal schedules and email correspondence. Emails show Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinating meetings and travel for Vincenzo, including private plane flights from Teterboro and visits to Epstein's properties. One email chain discusses Vincenzo traveling with Epstein to Harvard alongside Joi Ito and Lawrence Krauss, noting his gluten intolerance for food preparation. A September 2016 email from Groff to Epstein reminds him that 'Vincenzo is asking if he could meet with you while here soon...he says you agreed to help him with some stuff.' Other mentions in the documents include unrelated individuals such as Vincenzo Marra (acknowledged in a book) and Vincenzo Salvatore Bulone (mentioned in surveillance documents about a family criminal history), but the vast majority of the 974 mentions relate to Vincenzo Iozzo's ongoing interactions with Epstein's inner circle.

Key Highlights

•FBI informant files allege Epstein employed a 'personal hacker' involved in zero-day exploits and cyber surveillance, widely identified as Vincenzo Iozzo based on matching biographical details
•Introduced to Epstein on May 6, 2014 by Joi Ito, who described him as 'one of the best network security guys I know'
•Traveled on Epstein's private plane from Teterboro to Harvard in September 2016 alongside Joi Ito and Lawrence Krauss
•Multiple email chains show Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinating Vincenzo's visits to New York and meetings with Epstein through at least late 2016
•Iozzo later sold his company Iperlane to CrowdStrike in 2017 and became a senior director there; he stated his interactions with Epstein 'were limited to business opportunities that never materialized'

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

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From: Lesley Groff To: Vincenzo Lozzo Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:43:58 +0000 Hello Vincenzo! Jeffrey would like to set a time to speak with you...might sometime after 3pm work for you today? Please let me know! thanks, Lesley EFTA00323690

From: Lesley Groff To: Vincenzo Lozzo Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:43:58 +0000 Hello Vincenzo! Jeffrey would like to set a time to speak with you...might sometime

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Re: Sat. Harvard Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:35:37 +0000 Thanks M, may I just add that Vincenzo is gluten intolerant for those working on food :) You can ask him, it sounded like it could be pretty serious like he could get really sick if he ha

ious like he could get really sick if he has it On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 9:21 AM, wrote: Tomorrow, Saturday, Jeffrey going to Harvard...Joi Ito and Vincenzo Lozzo will be flying with him...on way back Ehud, Nili, security guy, Lawrence Krauss and Vincenzo will all be catching a ride back... Wheels up 10am ...

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>>>>> >>»» We would also need 1 to 2 hours (with or without Jeffrey) with you and the girls (maybe that week in NYC)? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! >>»» Vincenzo >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my Iphone EFTA00321702

From: Vincenzo Iozzo alEIM> To: Lesley Groff <MINIII > Subject: Re: Scheduling Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:18:16 +0000 Good morning Lesley! Quick update on my schedule

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From: Lesley Groff <MIIIMIlle To: Vincenzo lozzo Subject: Re: Scheduling Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:31:28 +0000 Hi Vicenzo. Let me speak with Jeffrey and get back to you. May I ask what the

t back to you. May I ask what the meeting with me and the girls is to be about? Thanks, lesley Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2016, at 6:48 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo •z: > wrote: > • Hello Lesley! > How are you? > Can we schedule a day with Jeffrey (probably need a full day but we might get away with 5- 6hours

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EFTA00321957

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>>>>> >>>>> We would also need 1 to 2 hours (with or without Jeffrey) with you and the girls (maybe that week in NYC)? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> Vincenzo >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my Iphone EFTA00321957 >>>>> EFTA00321958

From: Lesley Groff O> To: Vincenzo Lozzo la> Subject: Re: Scheduling Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:20:29 +0000 sure...we can discuss once we get on calendar...thanks so much.. > On Jul 25, 2

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6, at 8:43 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo < >>>> >>» Yes :) >>>> >>>> Sent from my Iphone >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Sep 15, 2016, at 08:31, wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Vincenzo, can you come see Jeffrey on the 19th at 3pm? >>>>> >>>>>> On Sep 15, 2016, at 7:41 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo < > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hey >>>>>> >>>

From: Vincenzo Iozzo To: Subject: Re: Meeting with Jeffrey Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:09:47 +0000 Ha! got it :) is he staying the night or going back to NYC? Sent fr

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EFTA00319063

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From: To: Vincenzo Iozzo Subject: Re: Meeting with Jeffrey Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:42:39 +0000 Ah! Let me research this again!! Sorry!! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15,

, Vincenzo Iozzo wrote: Thanks ! Sorry I forgot to reply yesterday, I'm moving in to my apartment in NYC On Sep 12, 2016, at 10:46, > wrote: HI Vincenzo!!! Let me get back to you on this...may be toward the end of this week... On Sep 11, 2016, at 1:45 PM, Vincenzo Iozzo < > wrote: Jeffrey says he's

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From: To: Vincenzo Iozzo Subject: Re: Meeting with Jeffrey Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:14:32 +0000 Vincenzo! Jeffrey is flying back to NY same night...departure at 5pm ...

From: To: Vincenzo Iozzo Subject: Re: Meeting with Jeffrey Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:14:32 +0000 Vincenzo! Jeffrey is flying back to NY same night...departure at 5pm ... On Sep 15, 2016, at 10:27 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo a wrote: Oh great! Do you know when h

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From: ==la To: Vincenzo Iozzo <a> Subject: Re: Meeting with Jeffrey Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:35:36 +0000 let me get back to you! > On Sep 15, 2016, at 10:27 AM, Vincenzo Iozz

9pm, so depending on his timing I might get a commercial flight on the way back > Sent from my Iphone » On Sep 15, 2016, at 10:14, wrote: >> >> Vincenzo! Jeffrey has decided to come to NY tomorrow! He says he can give you a ride on his plane to Bedford on Saturday...let me know if you want to go! >>

EFTA00321708.pdf

EFTA00321708

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rom: Lesley Groff <MINIII ). To: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Vincenzo Lozzo Date: The, 26 Jul 2016 14:20:15 +0000 below from Vincenzo: Good morning Lesley! Quick update on my schedule: I'm actually available until Aug 1st (vs July 30th). I'm flying to Montreal later today, if Jef

From: Lesley Groff <MINIII ). To: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation®gmail.com> Subject: Vincenzo Lozzo Date: The, 26 Jul 2016 14:20:15 +0000 below from Vincenzo: Good morning Lesley! Quick update on my schedule: I'm actually available until Aug 1st

EFTA00321949.pdf

EFTA00321949

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From: Vincenzo Iozzo alEIM> To: Lesley Groff <MINIII > Cc: "jeffrey E." Subject: Re: Scheduling Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:56:39 +0000 Oh sorry, to clarify 26-30 of J

but I can move around) > We would also need 1 to 2 hours (with or without Jeffrey) with you and the girls (maybe that week in NYC)? > Thanks! > Vincenzo > Sent from my Iphone EFTA00321949

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EFTA00321952

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2016 at 7:28 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Please advise if you wish to schedule this and when. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Vincenzo Iozzo Date: July 25, 2016 at 6:48:29 AM EDT To: Lesley Groff Cc: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Scheduling Hello Lesley! How are you? C

London but I can move around). We would also need 1 to 2 hours (with or without Jeffrey) with you and the girls (maybe that week in NYC)? Thanks! Vincenzo Sent from my Iphone please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitu

EFTA00321954.pdf

EFTA00321954

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From: Vincenzo Iozzo alEIM> To: Lesley Groff <MINIII > Subject: Re: Scheduling Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:36:27 +0000 Thank you! Jeffrey and I were discussing cyber s

move around). >> » We would also need 1 to 2 hours (with or without Jeffrey) with you and the girls (maybe that week in NYC)? >> >> Thanks! >> Vincenzo >> >> Sent from my Iphone >> EFTA00321954

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EFTA00321709

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>» >>>»» We would also need 1 to 2 hours (with or without Jeffrey) with you and the girls (maybe that week in NYC)? >>>>>» >>>>>» Thanks! >>>>>» Vincenzo >>>>>» >>>>>>> Sent from my Iphone >> EFTA00321710

From: Lesley Groff C To: Vincenzo Lozzo Subject: Re: Scheduling Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:20:33 +0000 Hi there!..Ok, thanks for the update...I'll let Jeffrey know. > On Jul 26, 2016, at

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EFTA00315424

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n Boston today Reminder: Lawrence Krauss in NY and staying in 7J Sept 17/18 Reminder: Ehud and arrive NY w/JE (depart Sept 20) 9:30am Joi Ito and Vincenzo Lozzo to meet you at Teterboro Meridean 9:57am Depart NY 10:38am Arrive Boston 10:30am Tristar Limo Confirm 88523234 (a) Suburban confirmed for 6 peopl

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be in Boston today Reminder: Lawrence Krauss in NY and staying in=ept 17/18 Reminder: Ehud and arrive NY w/JE (depart Sept 20) 9:30am Joi Ito and Vincenzo Lozzo to meet you at Teterboro Meridean 9:57am Depart NY 10:38am Arrive Boston 10:30am Tristar Limo Confirm Suburban confirmed for 6 people Martin Now

oyna,M. Ehud, Nth, Security Guard David, Lawrence Krauss, Vincenzo Lozzo 4:32pm Depart Bedford 5:15pm Arrive NY JOJO TO PICK YOU UP (Lawrence and Vincenzo to ride with you. Ehud has his own transportation) Sun. Sept 18.2016 NY Reminder: mom to depart JFK at 7:10pm via Aeroflot 0103 (Rec. Loc. Citica

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EFTA00318947

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ject: Schedule Harvard Trip Sat. Sept. 17, 2016 Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:57:06 +0000 , Larry Sat Sept. 17, 2016 LSJ-Boston-NY 9:30am Joi Ito and Vincenzo Lozzo to meet you at Teterboro Meridean 10:00am Depart LSI 10:30am Arrive Boston 10:30am Tristar Limo Confirm #8523234 Suburban confirmed for 6 people

Karyna, Ehud, Mii, Security Guard David, Lowrance Krauss, Vincenzo Lozzo 5:00pm Depart Bedford 5:30pm Arrive NY JOJO TO PICK YOU UP (Lawrence and Vincenzo to ride with you. Ehud has his own transportation) EFTA00318948

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EFTA00319073

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hone >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 71st Street between 5th and Madison 15, 2016, at 8:43 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo On Sep 15, 2016, at 08:31, > wrote: Vincenzo, can you come see Jeffrey on the 19th at 3pm? On Sep 15, 2016, at 7:41 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo < Do you happen to have any news on this? On Sep 13, 201

From: Vincenzo Iozzo < To: Subject: Re: Meeting with Jeffrey Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 12:59:20 +0000 Thanks Sent from my Iphone > On Sep 15, 2016, at 08:45, > Great!

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EFTA00323695

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IM> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:34:13 +0000 Oh excellent ! Ok thx. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2016, at 10:32 AM, Vincenzo Iozzo > wrote: > • Hello Lesley, I talked to Jeffrey already :) > • Thank you! Take care > Sent from my Iphone >> On Jun 9, 2016, at 15:43, Lesley G

, I talked to Jeffrey already :) > • Thank you! Take care > Sent from my Iphone >> On Jun 9, 2016, at 15:43, Lesley Groff < wrote: >> >> Hello Vincenzo! Jeffrey would like to set a time to speak with you...might sometime after 3pm work for you today? >> >> Please let me know! thanks, Lesley EFTA0

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