Hackers want your data. Meet the ones who are trying to protect it.

The last two years have seen the Equifax breach, the WannaCry cyberattack, a nefarious DDoS attack that destroyed the internet for a full day, and a laundry list of other security breaches of the stores, restaurants, and retailers we know and love. A skilled hacker has a dangerous amount of power in their hands — power with the potential to destroy lives. 

But take heart: Scattered across the internet are hundreds of thousands of equally skilled hackers who are fighting to protect you. 

If your personal information wasn't compromised this year, you have that army of nerds to thank. 

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