Cracking of Wireless Networks - Crackers and Society

Crackers and Society

There is consensus that computer attackers can be divided in the following groups.

• Adolescent amateurs. They often have a basic knowledge of computer systems and apply scripts and techniques that are available on the internet.
• Adult amateurs. Most of them are motivated by the intellectual challenge.
• Professionals. They know much about computers. They are motivated by the financial reward but they are also fond of their activity.