Most hackers for hire are scammers, research shows

Google & UC San Diego researchers found that only 5 of 27 hacker-for-hire services actually launched attacks against their targets.

“Nothing illegal going on here!” says US Army veteran behind Hacker’s List

A US Army veteran and self-described ethical hacker is linked to hire-a-hacker service, Hacker’s List, which provides a web platform where hackers can bid on borderline or even illegal jobs.