🎮 THE HACKING GAMES IS CREATING A GENERATION OF ETHICAL HACKERS TO MAKE THE WORLD SAFER​ 🔒

// Hack your career //

[ strategy ]

You don’t need a tutorial.

>>You need a strategy.

Forget corporate ladders and boring job boards. You’ve got skills, instincts, and a different way of seeing the world. Now it’s time to turn that into a career that actually fits.

We match your mindset, your game style, and your curiosities to real roles in cybersecurity. Then we show you how to level up, get noticed, and break into the industry your way.

Step—01

[ join the community ]

The mission starts in Discord

Meet your crew. Start learning how to flip your skills into opportunity.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Mentors and pros who’ve been there
  • AMA sessions with CISOs & ethical hackers
  • Cyber jobs posted by real employers
  • Help mapping your next move
  • A space where your gaming habits are a plus, not a red flag
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Step—02

[ Get Matched with Haptai ]

We’re building the ultimate career cheat code. The Hacking Aptitude AI recruitment platform

Coming soon: a platform that gets you. HAPTAI reads your digital DNA — your psych profile, your game style, your projects — and helps you Meet your crew.

USE YOUR SKILLS to kick-start your career

  • Create a profile that reflects you, not just your CV
  • Match with open roles in real companies
  • Chat directly with recruiters who get it
  • Explore cyber career paths built around your strengths
  • Play through skill challenges to show what you can really do

Be first to know when it drops

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[ IYKYK ]

The hum in the wires

A network of unconventional minds, just like you.Sharing ideas. Trading hacks. Building the future.
Our Discord is where it all starts.

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[ IRL ]

Tune in.
Learn the moves.

Bite-sized breakdowns, deep dives, and highlight reels straight from the hacking world.

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From Blackhat Hacker to Hero: Marcus Hutchins on Cybercrime and Redemption
Exclusive insight into the history, mindset, motivations, and aspirations of one of the world's most famous hackers.
November 7, 2025
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From Gamer to Educator: John Hammond on Making Cybersecurity Accessible
The Hacking Games sits down with one of the most influencial voices in cyber education today - John Hammond.
October 7, 2025
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Cyber Espresso Episode 24- It's Not Malware - It's You
We join Murat Guvenc to discuss why cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue, but a deeply human one
July 25, 2025
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Co-op Partners with The Hacking Games to Help Prevent Future Cybercrime
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July 24, 2025
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The Hacking Games win RSAC Launch Pad 2025
Watch our pitch at RSAC 2025 as we won the Launch Pad Award
July 10, 2025

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Cybercrime is exploding.The world needs 4.8 million cybersecurity minds — and fast.We believe unconventional thinkers like you aren’t the problem.You’re the solution.
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How young people can use their online gaming skills to fight cybercrime – and what parents can do to help them
Practical advice and guidance for parents of young cyber talent
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‘You can be an ethical hacker, not a criminal one’: the initiative guiding young gamers into cybersecurity
Online criminal gangs are targeting young gamers but new initiative seeks to end that
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Exploits, Cheats, and Cybercrime
The Battle for the Next Generation of Hackers
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Hack The Box Academy / HTB CTFs
Gamified labs and global leaderboard. Huge Gen Z appeal with skill trees and weekly battles.
July 10, 2025
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The Cyber Youth Collective
US-based nonprofit with digestible, relevant cyber education content for teens/young adults.
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Immersive Labs Community
Connect with Immersive experts around the world.
July 10, 2025
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Capture the Flag Time
CTFTime’s calendar often includes youth-accessible online and school-based competitions.
July 10, 2025
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CyberPatriot (by AFA)
High school cyber defense competitions. Entry point for many Gen Zs into hacking.
July 10, 2025
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CISCO Live - Amsterdam
Gain the skills you need to succeed in the era of AI
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Feb 9-13 2026
February 9, 2026
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Cybersecurity Conferences UK
www.infosec-conferences.com
Discover Security Events in United Kingdom
July 1, 2025
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See Hacking Events and Corporations
July 1, 2025
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Leeds Ethical Hacking Society
www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/
Look to build on skills which may improve employability and to provide a fun source of information regarding news within the cyber security industry
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Oracle Cloudworld Tour
www.oracle.com/
Oracle CloudWorld 2025 is our largest global customer event, featuring thousands of learning sessions, popular guest speakers, great entertainment, and solution showcases