What is hacking?
Taking advantage of something’s existing functionality in an unintended way to achieve a goal.
What is ethical hacking?
Taking advantage of something’s existing functionality in an unintended way to achieve a goal.
In ethical hacking, this goal is to improve the security of a system. This is achieved through finding and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities in a process called Penetration Testing.
Most importantly, this process is done legally and with explicit permission from the system owner.
⚠ A Serious Warning ⚠
Over the course of the year you are going to learn a number of skills that can be used in a malicious manner.
This is NOT what we are running the group for.
We do not tolerate malicious or illegal behaviour.
We will not hesitate to report you to relevant authorities for misuse of the material we deliver
In case that isn’t scary enough for you…
Unauthorised access to computer material, punishable by twelve months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences, punishable by twelve months/maximum fine on summary conviction and/or five years/fine on indictment;
Unauthorised modification of computer material, punishable by twelve months/maximum fine on summary conviction and/or ten years/fine on indictment;
You might also be hired by GCHQ
Avoid these laws with some simple steps
Don’t mess with systems that aren’t yours, instead practice on either your own hardware, our lab machines, and websites such as Hack The Box.
When doing pen-tests, always discuss with the client to decide on appropriate scope and get this in writing.
Code of Conduct
We are a hacking group. Everyone should feel welcome to participate in our community.
We will not tolerate our members engaging in being Racist/Sexist/Homophobic/Transphobic/Ableist/Discriminatory Against Mental Health.
Be nice, thanks.
Get your tickets!
Cyber Crisis: Unhacking the Grid
- 26 October 2024 @ 09:00
- C79, InfoLab21
A hacker has gained access to your infrastructure. Quick! Build your team to protect it and keep the lights on.
luhack.uk/grid
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