The article recounts the historic incident in 1903 when Guglielmo Marconi's wireless transmission demonstration was famously hacked by magician Nevil Maskelyne, revealing vulnerabilities in Marconi's supposedly secure communication system. Maskelyne intercepted the transmission and sent a mocking message, demonstrating the ease of bypassing the technology that Marconi claimed was unbreakable. This event is noted as the first recorded act of public hacking.

North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, surpassing previous records, according to blockchain analysis firm Elliptic. The majority of these hacks have involved social engineering tactics rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities, marking a significant shift in the approach of these cybercriminals. The stolen funds are believed to be used to support the regime's nuclear weapons program.

The article discusses Paul Hudson's initiative to teach kids aged 13 and up how to hack in a safe and engaging way through a game called Hacktivate. This game features 240 "capture the flag" challenges that cover various hacking techniques and computer science skills, aiming to inspire curiosity and provide structured learning in cybersecurity. Hudson emphasizes the importance of making hacking education exciting and accessible while addressing common issues found in existing learning materials.

The article discusses a security vulnerability found in the FIA's driver categorization portal, which allowed hackers to gain unauthorized admin access by exploiting a flaw in the HTTP PUT request process. The authors successfully manipulated their user profile to assume administrative roles, revealing sensitive information and control over the FIA's system. This piece is part of a series highlighting cybersecurity issues in Formula 1.