The Current State of the ‘Hackers-for-Hire’ Market
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Image via RawpixelPeople don’t have to look for very long to find instances of malicious hackers who breach databases and steal information to sell or benefit from in other ways.But, there are also ethical hackers who get hired by tech companies to perform penetration tests or otherwise verify a website, app or network is as secure as it seems.In recent years, it has become easier than ever for anyone who has the necessary financial resources to tap into the “hacker-for-hire” market. It’s as straightforward as searching through Google results.There, people can find #hacker marketplaces where participants promote their skills and sometimes provide their price ranges. Initially, many hackers for hire only operated on the dark web, but now their services are so in demand that broadcasting them is (...)