press Jan 12, 2026 · Security Boulevard
We're Hiring: Hacking Groups Recruit Teens While Feds Want to Ground Them
Security Boulevard published an article examining the recruitment of teenagers into hacking groups and efforts to counter this trend. Casey Ellis discusses the challenge of redirecting young people's skills toward ethical hacking and cybersecurity careers rather than malicious activities.
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Explore the troubling trend of teenagers being recruited into hacking groups, the challenges in countering this rise, and the efforts to redirect their skills towards ethical hacking.