July 1, 2024 at 12:24PM Chris Evans, CISO of HackerOne, challenges common perceptions of hackers. He defines a hacker as someone who creatively overcomes limitations and believes computer hacking is about improving life. He argues that most hackers naturally use their skills for good and emphasizes the positive impact of hacking on society. Evans also … Read more
May 14, 2024 at 09:48AM Ron Reiter, co-founder and CTO of Sentra, began as a childhood hacker in Israel for fun. Recruited into IDF’s elite Unit 8200, he transformed into a professional hacker. Now focusing on cybersecurity, Reiter employs his skills to protect companies, showcasing how a professional hacker differs from traditional blackhat or whitehat … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 09:00AM Kevin O’Connor, a former high school hacker turned NSA employee and director at Adlumin, reflects on the nature versus nurture debate within hacking. Hacking may be innate, but ethical boundaries and moral compass are influenced by nurture. Positive intervention and nurturing environments can guide hackers like O’Connor to use their … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 07:36AM Rob Dyke, currently director of platform engineering at Enable, discusses the ethical aspects of hacking and the impact of corporate legal bullying on good faith researchers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how things work to improve them, rather than for personal gain. Dyke challenges stereotypes of hackers and highlights … Read more
January 16, 2024 at 07:36AM The definition of a hacker is explored in an interview with HD Moore, who highlights the distinctions between moral, amoral, and immoral hacking based on intent and actions. He recounts his upbringing, early experiences of exploring technology, and the ethical dilemmas faced. The interview delves into the legal implications and … Read more