How the New Hacker Millionaire Class Was Built

Once dismissed as Internet miscreants in hoodies, ethical hackers have hit the big time, earning millions from blue-chip firms. And they say it's their diverse backgrounds that make them top-tier bug hunters.

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How the New Hacker Millionaire Class Was Built‎‎ Once dismissed as Internet miscreants in hoodies, ethical hackers have hit the big time, earning millions from blue-chip firms. And they say it's their diverse backgrounds that make them top-tier bug hunters.‎‎ Keep Reading →

CISA Warns of Attacks Targeting Commvault SaaS Environment‎‎ A threat actor has gained access to Microsoft 365 environments of a small number of customers of Commvault's Metallic service.‎‎

DragonForce Ransomware Strikes MSP in Supply Chain Attack‎‎ DragonForce, a ransomware "cartel" that has gained significant popularity since its debut in 2023, attacked an MSP as part of a recent supply chain attack, via known SimpleHelp bugs.‎‎

FBI: Silent Ransom Group Adopts Vishing Campaign Against Law Firms‎‎ The non-ransomware extortion group has switched up tactics and victimology in a deliberate and focused campaign similar to those of other attackers focused on stealing sensitive data.‎‎

Danabot Takedown Deals Blow to Russian Cybercrime‎‎ A multiyear investigation by a public-private partnership has resulted in the seizure of the botnet's US-based infrastructure and indictments for its key players, significantly disrupting a vast cybercriminal enterprise.‎‎

MathWorks, Creator of MATLAB, Confirms Ransomware Attack‎‎ The attack dirsupted MathWorks' systems and online applications, but it remains unclear which ransomware group targeted the software company and whether they stole any data.‎‎

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Indian Police Arrest Cybercrime Gang Copycats of Myanmar Biz Model‎ The region offers attractive conditions: a large pool of tech workers, economic disparity, and weak enforcement of cybercrime laws — all of which attract businesses legitimate and shady.‎

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Zscaler Announces Deal to Acquire Red Canary‎ The August acquisition will bring together Red Canary's extensive integration ecosystem with Zscaler's cloud transaction data to deliver an AI-powered security operations platform.‎

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CVE Uncertainty Underlines Importance of Cyber Resilience‎‎ Organizations need to broaden their strategy to manage vulnerabilities more effectively and strengthen network cyber resilience.‎‎

Rethinking Data Privacy in the Age of Generative AI‎‎ The key to navigating this new GenAI landscape is a balanced approach — one that fosters transparency, strengthens regulatory frameworks, and embraces privacy-enhancing technologies.‎‎

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