Not all hackers are crackers

That said, a distinction must be clarified. Hackers build things by solving complicated problems. Crackers break into things. Sometimes, breaking into things can be a complicated problem. For that reason, some crackers are hackers. However, not all hackers are crackers. For the best intro into “How to become a hacker” read Eric S. Raymond “How to become a hacker” then read it again.

Hacker typography

In the realm of cybersecurity, the landscape is populated by various factions of hackers, each wearing a metaphorical “hat” that signifies their particular ethos and…