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Study of global hackers and the economics of security research
2020-06-25 03:30

Remarkably, the report uncovered that 13% of hackers are neurodiverse and possess neurological advantages that help them provide extraordinary depth and dimension in security testing.

6% of neurodiverse hackers experience Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and thrive in environments of rapid change, such as security research, where creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are rewarded generously.

Career hacking and the economics of security research.

The research found that hackers live on six continents and reside in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Like the larger security industry, career hackers also noted concerns about COVID-related fraud.


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