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

Brazil arrests alleged Lapsus$ hacker

By Shaun Nichols 20 Oct 2022

Federal police in Brazil arrested a person accused of being a key member of the Lapsus$ hacking group on charges related to the takedown of government websites. Read More

A sticky story: How, and why, hackers love stickers on laptops

By Alex Scroxton 21 Dec 2022

We’ve all seen laptops adorned with security stickers and in-jokes, but how did this cyber community trend get started, what does it signify, and what does it say about the humans behind the screens? Read More

Top 5 key ethical hacker skills

By Rob Shapland 01 Dec 2022

Ethical hacking can be a rewarding career, but it requires tenacity, curiosity and creativity, among other traits. Oh, and you better be a good writer, too. Read More

New gold standard to protect good faith hackers

By Alex Scroxton 18 Nov 2022

HackerOne’s new Gold Standard Safe Harbour statement will supposedly act as a guarantee for good faith hacking Read More

Top 4 mobile security threats and challenges for businesses

By Michael Goad 01 Apr 2024

Mobile devices are a target for hackers, with several ways to steal data. These threats -- from network spoofing to phishing texts -- endanger organizations as much as individuals. Read More

Ethical hackers urged to respond to Computer Misuse Act reform proposals

By Alex Scroxton 28 Mar 2023

The deadline for submissions to the government’s consultation on reform of the Computer Misuse Act is fast approaching, and ethical hackers and security experts need to make their voices heard, says Bugcrowd Read More

The top 5 ethical hacker tools to learn

By Rob Shapland 21 Oct 2022

Ethical hackers have a wealth of tools at their disposal that search for vulnerabilities in systems. Learn about five such tools that should be part of any hacker's tool set. Read More

Hacker claims exposed database led to DC Health Link breach

By Alexander Culafi 15 Mar 2023

This Risk & Repeat podcast episode covers the breach of health insurance exchange DC Health Link, as well as a hacker's claim that the breach was caused by an exposed database. Read More

Uber says Lapsus$ hackers behind network breach

By Shaun Nichols 19 Sep 2022

Uber said a hacker from the Lapsus$ group used stolen credentials from a contractor to gain access to several important silos within its internal network. Read More

Microsoft Excel attacks fall out of fashion with hackers

By Shaun Nichols 30 Aug 2022

Hornetsecurity researchers say newly introduced safety measures from Microsoft have driven cybercriminals away from using Excel as a malware infection tool. Read More