# Hackers gain network admin access by shoveling snow for company

A group of hackers physically shoveled snow outside a company's office, then asked for network admin access as a reward—and received it. The incident underscores how social engineering can exploit human trust and courtesy to bypass technical security measures.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/02/hackers-shoveled-snow-for-company-were-rewarded-with-network-admin-access/5265240) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:19:46 +0000