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‘Ethical hacking’ courses proliferate in Gaza

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Internet networks at cafes and popular rest houses scattered across the coast of the Gaza Strip have greatly benefited Mustafa al-Sayed (pseudonym), 29, from the Jabaliya refugee camp north of Gaza City. Since 2015, Sayed has been carrying out hacking and piracy activities along with a group of amateurs. By masking their IP addresses, they avoid being pursued by security services in Gaza and thus being held accountable.

Sayed received training courses in the field of information technology and programming seven years ago and specialized in what is known as “ethical hacking.” He told Al-Monitor that, along with a group of eight people, his goal is to make a profit — especially given the current economic conditions, the high unemployment rates among young people and the scarcity of job opportunities in the besieged enclave.

After Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, the enclave became a fertile environment for cybercrime. Also, the Palestinian Legislative Council was disrupted and later dissolved in 2021, leading to the failure to enact new legislation or even amend old legislation so that it is equipped to combat cybercrime.

Articles 43, 44 and 45 of the Palestinian Electronic Transactions Law No. 6 of 2013 stipulate that persons who illegally break into the computers of others and seize their systems or use their data unlawfully are penalized. The penalties range from imprisonment for one to 10 years and a fine ranging from 2,000 Jordanian dinars ($2,813) to 20,000 Jordanian dinars ($28,133).

Sayed pointed out that in the beginning, his work was based on the theft of some personal accounts on social networking sites in Gaza, the West Bank and abroad. He later turned toward hacking bank accounts and credit cards. During one of his operations in 2020, he gathered around $11,000 and $500 from bank accounts.

“I was able to hack international companies such as Microsoft, Intel and Amazon, in addition to piracy of airlines and seat reservations on flights for people in exchange for small amounts of money. For example, if a ticket is worth $700, it would be hacked for $300. This would save the buyer money. In the meantime, using VPN and TOR would make it difficult…

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Boaters encouraged to take boat safety courses

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To avoid these types of incidents officials say boaters need to be as educated as possible.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — With boat season underway, NC Wildlife Officers are reminding North Carolinians to put safety first. Most boating accidents occur in the months of May, June, and July. Operator inattention is a leading cause of boating accidents. 

According to NC Wildlife Resources Commission, out of all the boating accidents investigated in 2021, there were 19 fatal boating incidents, resulting in 23 deaths in North Carolina. 

For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. 

And just in the last few months, there have been several drownings on waterways in the Charlotte region. To avoid these types of incidents officials say boaters need to be as educated as possible.

“A lot of the drownings we’ve been seeing over the past two to three years have come off of rental boats,”  Senior Officer NC Wildlife Zach Allman said. 

Before people hit the water, officials say boaters should take a Wildlife Resources Commission’s Boating Education Course.

“Just with the rise in population in Charlotte, you know everyone wants to go out to the lake on the weekend and we encourage that, but with that, we have new operators, so that’s why we encourage people to take the class,” NC Wildlife Officer Kristofer Blankenship said.

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Skill-based courses growing popular among study abroad aspirants. Experts explain

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Indian students are graduating into a labour market that demands new skills—reshaped by automation and the pandemic. Coursera’s Campus Skills Report 2022 shows the strong alignment between the skills trends and the courses Indian students applying to foreign universities. According to the report, Indian students opted for foundational and digital skill-based courses, ranging from C programming to cloud computing, not just in India but also abroad.

The report also highlights that students from every discipline are pursuing technology skills, such as computer and statistical programming, as many aim for secure jobs in the technology sector.

Assessing this trend, Vaibhav Singh, the co-founder of study abroad platform Leap Scholar, said, “Increasing aspirations have made way for evolving preferences and trends among study abroad aspirants, especially after the pandemic. Advanced digital skill-based courses that have seen a jump in demand include the likes of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, etc. among others. Students are increasingly looking for courses that are niche, but gaining prominence in the professional world and can offer exciting career opportunities.”

According to a Redseer survey in India, 70 per cent of learners who prepare for an overseas education opt for specialised or skill-based courses and the remaining 30 per cent go for general courses. Study abroad applicants are traditionally concerned with fees, future employment opportunities, potential salaries, and building a career that is pandemic proof. Tarun Aggarwal, Head StudyAbroad at CollegeDekho, believes that subjects like Computer Sciences offer a student the chance to make a career in an industry that fulfils all the above criteria.

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“The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that computer and IT jobs will grow by 13 per cent between 2020 and 2030. This is faster than the average projected growth across all occupations. This means more employment opportunities and better salary packages. Also, computer and IT jobs are compliant with remote working environments which makes them secure from the adverse effects of the pandemic like lockdowns and…

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Top free ethical hacking courses online

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According to a survey quoted by the New York Times, the global industry for hacking, which is also a part of cyber security, is predicted to create 3.5 million employment by 2025.

Ethical hacking has proven to be a lucrative career option for many ambitious individuals. Today, demand for its courses is at an all-time high, and with good reason. First, this article will look at some of the most popular hacking courses available in the business. Then, it explores the course features, topics covered and course lengths.

Fundamentals of Computer Hacking – Udemy 

This course covers the fundamentals of ethical hacking, including real-time attack routes and defence techniques. It was created by a group of internationally recognised information security professionals to fulfil the needs of both the participants and the organisation. This course provides a thorough grasp of how attackers work in the dark and the methods they use to deface a network. On the other side, it highlights how an organisation’s information security professionals identify and deface attackers’ techniques. 

Introduction to Ethical Hacking – Great Learning 

Great Learning’s ethical hacking, often known as White Hat, is currently recognised among the top three in the market. Organisations and businesses must ensure that their infrastructure and systems are secure, with no breaches or attacks. The course is a free introduction to ethical hacking that covers the top three domains on the market today and their functions. This course will teach you about ethical hacking’s foundations, techniques, outcomes, and frequent attacks that demand this knowledge.

Ethical Hacking – Basics (Kali 2021) – Udemy

This is a free course on Udemy created by Offensive Security called Kali, a penetration testing Linux distribution. It houses a collection of security-related tools, such as hacking wireless networks, web applications, databases, reverse engineering, password crackers, and more! As you can see, Kali is a diverse and effective tool for anyone working in cybersecurity. The course is divided into numerous sections, each focused on a different topic of ethical hacking. Starting with an…

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