In everyone's impression, "hacker" may not be a commendatory term, because in this era, there are many traps that are hard to guard against on our Internet, which makes some non-computer professionals feel that people with superb computer skills are "dangerous" ". If they are not legally and morally bound they are an extremely dangerous factor in society.
In fact, there are many classifications of "hackers" according to different natures, and some of them are the guardians of our beautiful homeland. However, what do hackers, red hackers, white hackers, hackers, geeks, and script kiddies all represent in a small dark room?
hacker
Hacker, its English name is (hacker), it was commendable in the computer industry in the early days of the United States. It originally referred to those computer experts who love computer technology and are highly skilled, mostly in programming. Just like Linus Torvalds, the founder of Linux, but now, due to media reports, "hackers" often refer to those who specialize in computer technology for computer sabotage and pranks, so it is more derogatory in modern mainstream society. Yes, these hackers often use computer technology to do some illegal things, the so-called underground industry chain.
However, it is undeniable that the early hackers who were keen on computer transformation played a very important role in promoting the computer technology at that time. They liked to transform and upgrade computer hardware, customize the software functions they needed, and also invented many open source software. Some free software movements and open source software movements are often launched, which have a profound impact on the development of computer technology.
hacker
"Haker" is often confused with "hacker". Hacker is a transliteration of "Cracker". We often find the term "hacker" in some online games. Because of translation problems, the term "hacker" is used in Taiwan . Hacker means "cracker". Engage in malicious cracking of commercial software, malicious intrusion into other people's websites, etc. Nearly synonymous with hackers, hackers and hackers are essentially the same, those who break into computer systems/software. There is not a very clear line between hackers and hackers
Baike
It is relative to "hacker", it is the antonym of "hacker". Refers to those network personnel who fight against hackers in the network world to protect people's information security. They use superb computer technology to help companies or individuals protect their information security and help them build network security protection. They are often given "network guards" "The good name.
Honker
It is between "hacker" and "white hacker". Because "red" is a unique symbol in China, it has a distinct emotional color, and most of them are patriotic hackers engaged in the network security industry. They love to hate Distinguished, jealous of evil, more to protect the interests of all ethnic groups.
radical hacker
This type of people usually has certain personal emotions and national emotions mixed in. If they are not well controlled, they will also become those who oppose various political and social ideas. By publishing articles and videos, leaking sensitive information, and distributing In a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, illicit traffic is used to disrupt web services and publicly protest against an organization or government.
Geeks
It is a transliteration of the English "Geek", which describes those who take innovation, fashion, and technology as the meaning of life. They often study computer and network technology and create some fashion-leading works with cutting-edge technology.
script kiddies
Refers to those amateurs with little or no skill. They often launch attacks using existing tools or guidance found on the Internet. Some of them are just out of curiosity, while others want to prove their skills and cause harm. Even though they use basic tools, the results can be devastating.