Hackers

[ydoaPs]

Why do people like to screw up other people's computers? Spyware, viruses, adware, ect...

[LucidDreamer]

Spyware and addware are all about the money. Viruses are about frustration or being a teenager.

[Sayonara]

Because it makes them feel like they have a big willy.

[bloodhound]

its a fact that geeks have unnaturraly large penises

[Edisonian]

I think they get a sense of empowerment that they have control over others. They do it because they are socially deficient. I don't think you will find very many hackers who have great self esteem and happy lives.

[ydoaPs]

its a fact that geeks have unnaturraly large penises

 

let me guess, one of your favorite movies is "Revenge of the Nerds"

[bloodhound]

no. its "Nerds go Wild #21"

[rakuenso]

I think the main reason is that Hackers have to impose their fake superiority over others somehow because they can't do it in real life. think of them as computer bullies

[MolecularMan14]

lol, computer bullies. Most hackers do it as a form of empowerment and greed for attention. They all hope that they'll get on the news. Then again, there are very liberal hackers that seek to bring down a corperation as a means of technological terrorism for making their point.

[MolecularMan14]

Pirates on the other hand are a whole 'nother story.

:cough: they like to save money by finding alternative modes of gaining something.

[jpat1023]

Many hackers hack because they like the challenge, not because they are socially deficient or have some other mental problem.

[WaR]

Many hackers hack because they like the challenge, not because they are socially deficient or have some other mental problem.

 

I agree. Not every hacker out there has a deficient social life. In fact, the real "hacker" term came from MIT. They actually consider hacking a hobby, not vandalism.

 

It is those that damage other's property that give hacking a bad name.

A hacker is a person smarter than average.

A hacker is not one of those punks that sends virus over the net, steals, etc.

 

I think you guys are being a little rough on those individuals, don't let what you see or hear in the news influence your thinking. Start with a fresh mind and you'll see the reality behind it all.

 

Google "Conscience of a Hacker" the Manifesto and you will have an idea of what I mean.

[albertlee]

Do you all know there once was a big hacking war between US and China? in 2001?

 

Albert

[SubJunk]

i didn't know that, but please continue, it sounds interesting

[WaR]

That is correct. You can read about it in a lot of places.

Here is an example

 

There was also The Mentor's Legion of Doom vs. The Masters of Deception. That was the real Great Hacker War in my opinion. A true story behind that event.

 

And let's not forget the former Defacers Challenge underground event. That's one hell of a competition, not a war though.