Criminologist 'hacks' the hacker

Monday, February 16, 2015 - 20:40 in Mathematics & Economics

We often view hackers as evil geniuses, but perhaps a more accurate depiction would be a talented -- though sometimes mischievous -- craft worker, according to a researcher. The way society views hackers is not representative of the whole hacking culture. Simply stated: Hacking is more than breaking into security systems and computer networks.

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