Report by Bugcrowd

Inside the Mind of a Hacker

9 FINDINGSPublished Jan 27, 2026
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Key Findings

75% of hackers report hacking is becoming more about money than curiosity.

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65% of hackers have chosen not to disclose vulnerabilities due to lack of clear reporting pathways.

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82% of hackers now use AI in their workflows, up from 64% in 2023.

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72% of hackers believe team collaboration yields better results.

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61% of hackers find more critical vulnerabilities when working in teams.

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85% of hackers believe reporting critical vulnerabilities is more important than making money.

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Women represent just 5% of the hacker community.

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98% of hackers remain proud of their work.

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56% of hackers say geopolitics now outweighs pure curiosity as a driving factor in hacking.

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