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A UK program is helping teenage hackers redirect their tech skills toward legal careers instead of criminal records. More than 1,150 young people have gotten a second chance through one-on-one mentoring with police officers.
Cybersecurity experts are discovering that outdated technology can actually be safer than the latest systems because hackers simply ignore it. From vintage phones to paper maps, "security by antiquity" is becoming a legitimate defense strategy.
A reformed teenage hacker who went on to work on Israel's Iron Dome turned his cybersecurity expertise into a startup that just raised $28 million to protect people from AI-powered email scams. Ocean's technology is already scanning billions of emails monthly for major companies.
A new cellphone carrier called Cape is protecting Americans from threats that regular security apps can't stop, including hackers who steal phone numbers and surveillance devices that track movement. The privacy-first service is now available nationwide after raising $61 million from major investors.
A tech enthusiast who accidentally discovered he could access 7,000 robot vacuums while trying to control his own with a gamepad just received a $30,000 reward from DJI. The company is now fixing the vulnerabilities and proving that ethical hackers can make a difference.
British authorities just dealt a major blow to one of the world's most dangerous hacking groups by jailing two young members who targeted London's transit system. The arrests prove that even sophisticated cybercrime networks can be stopped when law enforcement works together.
When Maddje got a security alert about her account, she expected the worst. Instead, she found weeks of AP Physics homework mysteriously completed.
Tech experts are donating their time to protect America's most vulnerable water utilities from cyberattacks. Since launching in 2024, DEF CON Franklin has helped 21 small rural water systems across seven states defend against digital threats.
A security researcher accidentally created a safety net for the internet by purchasing common "no-reply" email domains. He's now protecting thousands of people's private data that companies are accidentally sending into the void.
A nonprofit is offering over $11,000 to anyone who can hack Ring cameras to store footage locally instead of sending it to Amazon. The Fulu Foundation wants to give homeowners true control over their own security devices.
A former cyberwarfare expert who helped develop offensive military hacking tools has pivoted to building advanced telescopes and optics. Dan Roelker believes the future of space belongs to whoever can best collect and control light from orbit.
A Bengaluru company is building space-based encryption that quantum computers can't crack, protecting tomorrow's data today. Their breakthrough chip could secure everything from satellites to AI systems before "Q Day" arrives.
A developer just proved the doubters wrong by successfully running Mac OS X on a Nintendo Wii after a Redditor said it was impossible. Bryan Keller spent years learning new skills and writing custom code to make the seemingly impossible project work.
Adobe just patched a security flaw that hackers exploited for four months to break into computers through infected PDFs. The fix is ready, and millions of users can protect themselves with a simple software update.
WhatsApp just made it easier for journalists, activists, and public figures to protect themselves from sophisticated hackers. The new "Strict Account Settings" activates powerful security features with a single click.
A group of golfers in Bermuda donated $26,500 to help families caring for children with medical and developmental challenges. The "Hackers" have been giving back through weekly contributions and Christmas raffles since 2018.
A powerful new security tool helps developers catch accidentally exposed passwords and API keys before hackers can find them. Betterleaks scans code 10 times faster than its predecessor and catches 98% more hidden secrets.
After hackers disrupted exams at thousands of universities, Canvas maker Instructure reached an agreement to protect student data from being published online. The company's quick action gave peace of mind to 9,000 affected schools across four countries.
OpenAI is giving federal, state, and local governments access to powerful AI tools designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses before hackers can exploit vulnerabilities. The move democratizes cutting-edge cyber protection beyond just big corporations.
The company behind Canvas learning platform reached an agreement with hackers who stole student data from nearly 9,000 schools worldwide, securing the information and preventing any ransom demands. Millions of students can now safely return to their online classrooms.
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