Inside the Mind of a Hacker reveals how today’s hackers actually think and work—and why understanding those shifts is critical for staying ahead of real-world risk.
Hacking isn’t static. Motivations change. Collaboration is increasing. AI is reshaping how vulnerabilities are found. This report breaks down those changes and shows how security teams can respond more effectively right now.
have found a new vulnerability in the past 12 months
believe reporting a critical vulnerability is more important than making money from it
have chosen not to disclose a vulnerability because there was no clear pathway to report it
find more critical vulnerabilities when hacking in teams
use AI as part of their hacking workflow
believe AI has increased the value of hacking
are 34 years old or younger
graduated from college
work full-time in a security-related field
“Security is a race where the finish line keeps moving forward and the only way to stay ahead is to run faster than everyone else. By utilizing AI, the pack not only gets ‘smarter’ but also quicker, running on a relentless 24/7 schedule.”
Every minute that goes by, your unknown vulnerabilities leave you more exposed to cyber attacks.