Report by Bugcrowd
Inside the Mind of a Hacker
9 FINDINGSPublished Jan 27, 2026
View Original Report →Key Findings
75% of hackers report hacking is becoming more about money than curiosity.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
HackingBug Bounty
65% of hackers have chosen not to disclose vulnerabilities due to lack of clear reporting pathways.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
Vulnerability ReportingOrganizational SecurityResponsible DisclosureVulnerability DisclosureHacking
82% of hackers now use AI in their workflows, up from 64% in 2023.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
AIHacking
72% of hackers believe team collaboration yields better results.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
HackingTeamworkCollaboration
61% of hackers find more critical vulnerabilities when working in teams.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
Vulnerability DiscoveryCollaborationHacking
85% of hackers believe reporting critical vulnerabilities is more important than making money.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
Responsible DisclosureEthicsVulnerability DisclosureHacking
Women represent just 5% of the hacker community.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
Hacking
98% of hackers remain proud of their work.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
Hacking
56% of hackers say geopolitics now outweighs pure curiosity as a driving factor in hacking.
BugcrowdInside the Mind of a Hacker ·Jan 27, 2026
GeopoliticsMotivationHacking