Blizzard have just confirmed that they have banned several thousand accounts that have been ascociatted with the use of bot programs. The banned accounts will reamin so untill 2015, so if you were a cheating scumbag you do still have the chance to play again. However, Blizzard have also confirmed that future bans will be permanent and without warning.

We’re committed to creating a fun and rewarding environment for our players, and we will continue to closely monitor activities within Hearthstone and take appropriate action against cheating in any form, as outlined in our Terms of Use. From this point on, accounts found to be cheating will be permanently closed without warning.

Find out more on the official website.