Hackers in an 'ethical battle' beyond cyber attacks and exploits

When more than 100 hackers meet in a room, it might be a good idea to update your password. But these cybersecurity sleuths have gathered for a good cause.

Hackers in an 'ethical battle' beyond cyber attacks and exploits. When more than 100 hackers meet in a room, it might be a good idea to update your password. But these cybersecurity sleuths have gathered for a good cause. "The term used in the industry is ethical hacking, which to a lot a of people sounds like an oxymoron," software developer Rohan van Klinken said. "But it's basically the best way to secure a system, is to have someone hack it for real and point out all the holes." Mr van Klinken represents Team Oceania in the 2026 International Cybersecurity Challenge — the "World Cup of Cybersecurity". It pits the best student teams from Asia, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, against each other over two days on the Gold Coast. "It's a completely different mental state, completely locked-in on the problem in front...