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.
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