August 4, 2008

Students taught how to hack

It is probably one of the least expected subjects to be taught to students at university but in a computer lab in California, which could be mistaken for a secret underground bunker, the students are being taught how to spam, create viruses and hacking.

However, before anyone starts to panic, this work is being done in good cause. It is understood that the one of the only ways to combat the terrors, which is lurking around the internet these days, is to first learn how this methods of attack work in the first place.

The students who complete these courses will be going on to work for the many computer security companies who are in the business of combating the dangers, which can cause so many for so many companies and individuals.

It is estimated that £2.5 billion is spent on computer security, the there are some people who believe that this is wasted cash and only the people who take these courses can be the difference.

Source [News Week]