Do hackers have a life? Where are they and what are they doing besides working with viruses?
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they have fun working with computers, that is a challenge for them, going through the toughest firewalls, and talking on internet with their friends about it> Otherwise, they have normal lives, go to school or to work. Just a hobby, and plenty use it to help people or computer companies too. Mozilla asks hackers about the changes they would make to improve their sites and browsers.
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Unlike most computer crime / misuse areas which are clear cut in terms of actions and legalities computer hacking is more difficult to define. Computer hacking always involves some degree of infringement on the privacy of others or damage to computer-based property such as files, web pages or software. The impact of computer hacking varies from simply being simply invasive and annoying to illegal. \na hacker can be defined as:\nA person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary. \nOne who programs enthusiastically (even obsessively) or who enjoys programming rather than just theorizing about programming. \n1)A person capable of appreciating hack value. \n2)A person who is good at programming quickly. \n3)An expert at a particular program, or one who frequently does work using it or on it. \n4)An expert or enthusiast of any kind. One might be an astronomy hacker, for example. \n5)One who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming or circumventing limitations. \n6)[deprecated] A malicious meddler who tries to discover sensitive information by poking around. Hence 'password hacker', 'network hacker'. The correct term for this sense is cracker.
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Yes.  Most of which are run by old hackers who do not post stuff to the net.
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Lots of info here:\n\nhttp://www.answers.com/computer+criminal?gwp=12&method=2\n\nPediphile, illegal downloader, hacker, identity thief, spammer.
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arin.net\nor ipstuff.com\n\nJust having an IP won't do you much good unless you can tell if they spoofed it, or if it's real. Also, who says they weren't working from a library?\n\n99% of "hacking" in my opinion, is the user doing something stupid and blaming those darned "hackers".
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I scanned my computer awhile ago and no hackers. Seems like everyone is have a problem. I have been trying all morning to get into my email with no luck. I just now got on Answers.\nHope they fix it soon.\n\nMine is working now. Try yours.
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quite a large number do,,,,going by my experiences.. the number of people that just click without thinking is amazing.\n\n\nstill keeps me in a job, fixing their mistakes..\n\nand keeps the hackers happy too
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Well, my lil brother, I say Pirate if ya want to, Shhh....Just don't tell anyone....lol. I say hackers do it all the time. I personally would not know how to.
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How to become a hacker, from asking that question many months ago when I wanted to find out more than just emailing, chatting and the usual norm (millions of average users do) I quickly improved my web searching skills and found out for myself. Some "hackers" say, "Start with C/C++, Python, Perl, and so on..." each person might have in their own opinion what you should start with.\n\nDefinition of a hacker: Originally, a hacker was a term of respect, used among computer programmers, designers, and engineers. The hacker was one who created original and ingenious programs. Unfortunately, the current popular meaning of the term is used to describe those who break into systems, destroy data, steal copyrighted software, and perform other destructive or illegal acts with computers and networks.\n\nStart out by learning networking and programming those are minimal basics, a "hacker" is supposed to know a great deal about computers, how they work, how networks works, ...etc and also know  to code "The hacker was one who created original and ingenious programs."\n\nThe best advice I can give you is learn all you can about computers, networks, programming, find information on forums, message boards, and websites.\n\nIf you just read all those "hacking" tutorials (I'm not saying their useless, just something you can try  experiments with on your own) your just going to become a script kiddie (occasionally script bunny, script kitty or skiddie) is a derogatory term for inexperienced crackers who use scripts and programs developed by others without knowing what they are or how they work for the purpose of compromising computer accounts and files, and for launching attacks on whole computer systems (see DoS). \nIn general, they do not have the ability to write these kinds of programs on their own. Such programs have included WinNuke applications, Back Orifice, and Sub7.\n\nLearn as much as you can and maybe you will become a hacker.If you need anything email me at searchjunkie@gmail.com, information wise, feel free.\n\n\nSources below are websites for free books, free information on anything, how to become a hacker, programming languages, free software, free alternative OS's, LiveCds, source code search engines and more.
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And why would you want to download a hacking tool?
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I hack on my machine all the time.  Oh,  you mean crack.  My machine was cracked in 1996 exactly 2 days after it was hooked up to the internet via broadband.  Back then I was a little nieve and thought that I was pretty anonymous and safe.  Boy what a learning experience.
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"hackers" can be charged with a variety of things depending on what type of activity they engage in.  Accessing a network without permission, release of virus code, theft of data, etc. are all types of possible crimes that can be committed.  They all carry different charges.\n\n\nIf you feel that you have been victim to a crime of an electronic nature, I would suggest you visit www.fbi.gov and file a "cyber complaint".  The link will take you to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center where such things can be reported for their investigation.\n\nI really hope this helps...\n\nIs there something specific that you're concered with?
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Read the answer from "Bubbles". The person he speaks of is me, and yes he thought I was a hacker, but I was genuinely trying to help him out with his laptop.\n\nDespite his initial weariness, he gave me the benefit of the doubt, and we now communicate on a regular basis - he showed me this question you submitted and thought maybe it was me asking under a different name!\n\nSo yes, we met and we share a birthday. We get on very well; he has become a good friend. \nBubbles, if you are reading... Hello mate :)
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A hacker is a person who creates and modifies computer software and computer hardware, including computer programming, administration, and security-related items.\n\nIn computer programming, a hacker is a programmer who hacks or reaches a goal by employing a series of modifications to exploit or extend existing code or resources. For some, hacker has a negative connotation and refers to a person who "hacks" or uses kludges to accomplish programming tasks that are ugly, inelegant, and inefficient. The negative form of the noun "hack" is even used among users of the positive sense of "hacker".\n\nIn computer security, a hacker is a person able to exploit a system or gain unauthorized access through skill and tactics\n----- Wikipedia -----\n\nIn my own words, why do they do it? to test security and for fun.
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Sounds like a conspiracy, but in my experience the people who creates virus are usually people who want to challenge the big wigs like MS and Symantec. Unfortunately, after the big wigs dissects the virus, the code is open and they could do whatever they want with the codes including but not limited to Recreating a stronger version of the virus to be unleashed on the net again so they can make profit.
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*BZZZTT* and your ALL out!  That's incorrect.  \n\nViruses are NOT inherently evil.  They are just programs that work viraly.  They may self replicate, although that sort of goes into the worm catagory.  I'm assuming your talking about malicous computer viruses.  And judging by your earlier post "How do I become a hacker" I'm guessing you want to impress everyone and write a virus.  It'll never happen.\nGo home!
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Why would you want something to break password security systems on the Web? \nWe, have enough hackers out there doing bad things on Web Sites and our computers. \nI always wondered why they do not do something constructive with their lives beside raise havoc on other people.\n\nSounding off, because hackers piss me off!