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A hacker is an individual who uses computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem.Read More

Researchers offer free threat briefings on Vegas casino hackers

By Alex Scroxton 27 Sep 2023

Permiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making its threat intel team available to speak on Scattered Spider, the group behind recent cyber attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Read More

Hackers: We won’t let artificial intelligence get the better of us

By Alex Scroxton 12 Jul 2023

AI is changing how ethical hackers go about their work, and will continue to do so, but the community is convinced the technology will never be able to replicate the creativity of a flesh-and-blood hacker Read More

Renowned hacker and social engineer Kevin Mitnick dead at 59

By Alex Scroxton 20 Jul 2023

Famed hacker and social engineer Kevin Mitnick, who was at one time one of the most wanted cyber criminals in the world, has died peacefully at the age of 59 from complications arising from pancreatic cancer, ... Read More

How hackers can abuse ChatGPT to create malware

By Alexis Zacharakos 22 Feb 2023

ChatGPT's capabilities for producing software code are limited. But researchers have observed cybercriminals bypassing the chatbot's safeguards to produce malicious content. Read More

Chinese hackers targeting U.S. critical infrastructure

By Arielle Waldman 25 May 2023

Microsoft uncovered a Chinese nation-state threat group that is compromising Fortinet FortiGuard devices to gain access to critical infrastructure entities in the U.S. and Guam. Read More

5 ethical hacker certifications to consider

By Rob Shapland 30 Jan 2023

From Offensive Security Certified Professional to GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester, learn about the certifications worth earning to begin your ethical hacker career. Read More

Bugcrowd CTO talks hacker feedback, vulnerability disclosure

By Alexander Culafi 25 Apr 2023

Bugcrowd CTO Casey Ellis said the company's new penetration testing service helps establish the company beyond public perception of it being purely a bug bounty platform. Read More

Google launches hacker-backed SME security training scheme

By Alex Scroxton 06 Jun 2023

Citing research that shows almost half of SMEs are struggling to recruit cyber security specialists, Google is launching a programme designed to upskill more people to fill thousands of vacant roles Read More

Ethical hackers flex their muscles in 2022

By Alex Scroxton 14 Dec 2022

Ethical hackers working through HackerOne programmes found 21% more vulnerabilities in 2022 than in 2021 Read More

Flipper Zero explained: What to know about the viral hacker tool

By Ben Lutkevich 02 Mar 2023

The hacking tool blew up on TikTok. Unlike other TikTok trends, it is a powerful tool that can be used by serious pen testers and a learning device for new hackers. Read More