Hacking is no longer just a shadowy underground activity-it’s an essential part of our digital world. “The Future of Hacking: The Rise of Cybercrime and the Fight to Keep Us Safe” explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and digital defense, revealing how hackers protect as much as they attack. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, designer and author Laura Sang Hee Scherling, EdD uncovers the impact of cybercrime, internet freedom, and digital policy in her new book. During this presentation, Scherling will read Chapter 4, “Ethical Hacking,” which explores the role of bug bounty hunters, several notable ethical hacks, and the ongoing debate around good faith hacking.