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Nationalist MP says ethical hackers in Malta need safe harbour law
Nationalist MP Ivan Bartolo, the CEO of tech company 6PM, has called for laws that give “safe harbour” to ethical hackers whose skills can identify cyber-security vulnerabilities.
Four computer science students are being investigated by the police after they found and highlighted a security weakness in Malta’s largest student application, FreeHour.
Giorgio Grigolo, Michael Debono, Luke Bjorn Scerri and Luke Collins were scanning through the software of the app when they found a vulnerability they say could be exploited by malicious hackers.
They emailed their findings to FreeHour’s owner and asked for a reward – or ‘bug bounty’ – for spotting the mistake.
But, instead of a payoff, the University of Malta students were arrested, strip-searched and had their computer equipment seized.
MP Ivan Bartolo said the arrest was very worrying. “Cybersecurity is currently one of the hottest topics, and Malta has also experienced some high profile cyber security incidents over the past months… If currently our laws are not flexible enough to make this distinction, we need to act now and introduce a “safe harbour” framework which would provide protection from legal action when a researcher identifies a vulnerability and reports it in good faith to the responsible organisation.”
Ethical hackers, also known as white-hat security researchers, play a crucial role in cybersecurity, by exposing vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to improve security, in contrast with criminals who exploit the same vulnerabilities for malicious purposes.
“Security researchers have always feared that they could face legal repercussions just for being ‘good samaritans’. They now know it is a concrete reality,” Bartolo said.
“Retaining top students in Malta is already a challenging task, and with the growing threat of cybersecurity incidents, it has become even more critical to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of safeguarding our digital infrastructure. It is imperative that we create a system that encourages and develops a talented pool of cybersecurity professionals who can effectively protect our digital assets.”
How to Keep Your Computer Safe From Hackers?
In the era of technology, when everything is strongly intertwined with each other, security has become even more noteworthy. In addition to large companies and enterprises, individuals are often in danger of being compromised.
We are at risk of being infiltrated by hackers because our computers are currently always online. Therefore, each user must take care of the security of his computer. There are many methods you can use to protect your computer from hackers. However, in this article, we have collected the best ways so that you can protect your devices from hackers.
Use a Strong Password
Strong passwords are a great way to protect your computer from hackers. Even though hackers have their own methods to crack your password, every user needs a strong password.
A strong password is a password that is difficult to remember or guess. You can either guess a simple password or get one using a password generator. When you have a complex password, an attack from hackers is unlikely to succeed on your computer.
It’s also worth noting that with an easy-to-guess password, you’ll be easily hacked, and your computer compromised by hackers. Come up with specific phrases, use uppercase and lowercase letters simultaneously and you will be protected extensively.
If you are a regular user of a bitcoin casino then you need to be even more attentive, while choosing a password. For sure, crypto gambling platforms have a high degree of security, but there is always a slight chance that you might be a victim of hacker attacks.
Use a VPN
One of the best ways to protect against hacking is to use a VPN. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. This is a network of servers that you can use to hide your IP while connected to the internet.
You can use several types of VPNs. Some of them are free while others have premium features. It is best to use the paid version of the VPN for security.
A VPN connects you to a different server and gives you a different IP address. Therefore, a hacker trying to gain access to your computer will not be able to track you. Alongside VPN, you can also use the Tor browser which is considered one of the safest browsers in the world.
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