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press Nov 14, 2025 · The 74 Million

Teens are Hacking School Systems. Let's Teach Them to Protect Communities Instead

The 74 Million published an opinion piece arguing that teenagers with hacking skills should receive training and compensation to defend systems against cyber attacks. Casey Ellis contends that structured programs can redirect adolescent technical talent toward protecting communities rather than targeting them.

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Klein and Ellis: With the right training and compensation, teenage defenders can help protect against teenage attackers.