Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-secret-weapon-against-hacking-college-students Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A secret weapon against hacking: College students Nation Oct 26, 2013 5:26 PM EDT It’s no secret that cybercriminals are stealing personal information and credit card numbers by hacking into corporate and government computers. One school in Pittsburgh is training the next generation of cybersecurity experts to fight off the bad guys — by teaching them to think the same way. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
It’s no secret that cybercriminals are stealing personal information and credit card numbers by hacking into corporate and government computers. One school in Pittsburgh is training the next generation of cybersecurity experts to fight off the bad guys — by teaching them to think the same way. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now