L0pht Heavy Industries

L0pht Heavy Industries was a pioneering cybersecurity hacker collective formed in the early 1990s. Composed of talented individuals, they combined hacking skills with a focus on security research, often revealing vulnerabilities in major software and hardware systems. Their work aimed to improve digital security awareness and influence better protective measures. In 2000, the group famously testified before the U.S. Congress, raising awareness about cybersecurity threats. Although they disbanded later, their efforts significantly contributed to the development of cybersecurity practices and events that shaped the industry's approach to digital defense.