“My actions constituted pure hacking that resulted in relatively trivial expenses for the companies involved, despite the government's false claims.”
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Are hackers a threat? The degree of threat presented by any conduct, whether legal or illegal, depends on the actions and intent of the individual and the harm they cause.
It was used for decades to describe talented computer enthusiasts, people whose skill at using computers to solve technical problems and puzzles was - and is - respected and admired by others possessing similar technical skills.
Hackers are breaking the systems for profit. Before, it was about intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge and thrill, and now hacking is big business.
No way, no how did I break into NORAD. That's a complete myth. And I never attempted to access anything considered to be classified government systems.