What are hackers?

Question

What do they do? Do they get paid by someone? How do they learn all that stuff? I need some details—anything you may know!

I sure hope this isn't a dumb question! I've just never known the specifics to it all!!!

Answer 1

Hacker is a term applied often to computer software or computer hardware programmers, designers and administrators, and especially those who are perceived as experts or highly accomplished. A hacker is also someone who modifies electronics, for example, ham radio transceivers, printers or even home sprinkler systems for extra functionality or performance. The term usually bears strong connotations, but may be either favorable or denigrating depending on cultural context (see the hacker definition controversy).

In computer programming, a hacker is a software designer and programmer who builds programs and systems that garner the respect of one's peers. A hacker can also be 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. This pejorative form of the noun "hack" is even used among users of the positive sense of "hacker" (some argue that it should not be due to this pejorative meaning, but others argue that some kludges can, for all their ugliness and imperfection, still have "hack value").
In computer security, a hacker is a person who specializes in work with the security mechanisms for computer and network systems. While including those who endeavor to strengthen such mechanisms, it is more often used by the mass media and popular culture to refer to those who seek access despite them.
In other technical fields, hacker is extended to mean a person who makes things work beyond perceived limits through their own technical skill, such as a hardware hacker, or reality hacker.
In hacker culture, a hacker is a person who has attained the respect of one's peers.

Answer 2

"Hackers are the elite corps of computer designers and programmers. They like to see themselves as the wizards and warriors of tech. Designing software and inventing algorithms can involve bravura intellection, and tinkering with them is as much fun as fiddling with engines. Hackers have their own culture, their own language. And in the off-hours, they can turn their ingenuity to sparring with enemies on the Nets, or to the midnight stroll through systems you should not be able to enter, were you not so very clever. Dark-side hackers, or crackers, slip into systems for the smash-and-grab, but most hackers are in it for the virtuoso ingress.

It's a high-stress life, but it can be amazing fun. Imagine being paid - well paid - to play forever with the toys you love. Imagine."

Answer 3

Hackers hack... thats what they do...they could hack programs or computers or network ... bugg your security of things... ... also hardware... for example a hacker can get you to use a program you arent allowed to use.. they make it possible to find codes that makes the program work....or they hack to see whats inside your computer get what they need or is usefull for them... so in fact its a crime to hack .... they dont usually get paid by someone .. they migt if someone is very good :) .. anyway think its fun and they learn it by experimenting most likely .. but they need to know how computers and softwears work very well... to do things like that...and these days.. even people in highschool could do those things if they are interested in those things...

Answer 4

There are mainly depressed people who want to see others suffer ....they personally are lonely and do not have much of a life. Just bash your hacker and dont worry about it. Mac machines are the best in terms of security and do not announce your ip address on the internet. Guys remember its just trash...that's all it is...

Answer 5

To put it simply, Hackers are computer geeks who break into your computer or a network of computer to either steal sensitive information or just to cause havok.

Some make money from hacking like stealing people's credit card numbers. Some do it just to be mean and to be 'famous'.

Oh, some actually work for large corporations like banks as consultants to help them fight against other hackers.

Answer 6

Hackers are those kids in school that get picked all the time. They are nerdy and need to release some anger on other people. Well at least thats what happened to a kid at my school who hacked into the schools computers.

Answer 7

If you really want to know 'Hackers' by Steven Levy is excellent. It talks about the Hacker Ethic, something rarely mentioned now, about the intellectual and technical challenge that motivated them and the incredible things they achieved. Nowadays, sadly, it has links to organised crime and fraud, but it never used to be like that.

Answer 8

They are computer geeks that are smart enough to get in on some computers if there isn't a firewall. They may be paid, but unless you are a business, I doubt it. They are usually kids just trying everything they can to mess up things.

Answer 9

they can help protect you, like a terrorist attack that was stopped because my friend had is Muslim neighbors hack...it might be quite useful tool, like a back door.... I personally think We all could use that one person good with private investigation and hacking skills. That will get you that confidential edge against your competitors. could raise your credit score?
or evidence gathering that you could present to the DA in court? proof of cheating adultery or infidelity of your spouse?
eliteprohackersatGmaildotcom he helped me he can also help you too.

Answer 10

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