Security · 2h ago
UK Police Steer Teen Hackers Away From Crime With Cyber Prevent Program
The BBC reports that UK police are using a program called Cyber Prevent to divert predominantly boys and young men from cybercrime. The initiative offers mentoring and skills development to at-risk teens. It aims to channel their technical talents into legitimate cybersecurity careers.
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The program's effectiveness hinges on whether it can scale beyond a pilot and truly compete with the allure of cybercrime profits.
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