Securing your computer and network is a lot more complex than setting a trusty password (that isn’t your pet’s name!). There is an entire IT field devoted to testing the security of a system or ...

Cybersecurity is front and center these days as organizations of all sizes work to fend off hackers and data thieves. Some of the most important people in this struggle are ethical hackers, people ...

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Most people see hackers as evil, but companies also use hackers to find and fix weaknesses in their systems. These ethical hackers—also known as "white hat hackers"—use the same techniques as regular ...

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Hacking’s adrenaline rush can be addictive. But many believe black-hat (illegal) hackers can develop a moral compass and learn to use their skills for good – especially if authorities intervene when ...

A professional ethical hacker has demonstrated just how simple it is for cybercriminals to uncover someone's password online, frequently requiring less than three minutes. Brandyn Murtagh, who employs ...